Legal Assistant/Paralegal – Litigation

1-3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Legal Assistant/Paralegal – Litigation at Jensen Baird in Portland, Maine

Jensen Baird, a leading law firm in downtown Portland, Maine, is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join their growing team. With over 65 years of experience, Jensen Baird offers expertise in a variety of legal areas including business services, litigation, real estate, and local government. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to become an integral part of a dynamic and established law firm.

Responsibilities:

- Provide administrative support to attorneys, including managing calendars and filing deadlines
- Draft and proofread correspondence, motions, and pleadings for Court filings
- Communicate with clients and witnesses
- Manage client billing

Requirements:

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to problem solve
- High school diploma or GED required; degree or certificate in paralegal studies preferred
- 1-3 years of litigation experience preferred, but motivated self-starters are encouraged to apply

Why Jensen Baird?

- Business casual office environment
- Paid downtown parking for employees
- Robust benefits package including medical, dental, HRA and FSA, life and disability
- Generous PTO policy
- Competitive wages

Jensen Baird is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to Kelly Bunch at . NO RECRUITERS PLEASE.

Roles and Responsibilities:

- Provide administrative assistance to attorneys at Jensen Baird, a leading law firm in downtown Portland, Maine
- Manage calendars and filing deadlines
- Draft and proofread legal documents for Court filings
- Communicate with clients and witnesses
- Manage client billing
- Maintain a professional demeanor and excellent communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access
- Ability to work independently, manage large workloads, and meet deadlines
- Detail-oriented, highly organized, and a problem solver
- Time management and multitasking skills
- High school diploma or GED required; degree or certificate in paralegal studies preferred
- 1-3 years of litigation experience preferred, but motivated self-starters are encouraged to apply

Why work at Jensen Baird?

- Join a dynamic and established law firm with over 65 years of experience
- Opportunity for growth and development in a supportive environment
- Business casual office environment
- Paid downtown parking for employees
- Robust benefits package including medical, dental, HRA and FSA, life and disability
- Generous PTO policy
- Competitive wages

Jensen Baird is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume to Kelly Bunch at . NO RECRUITERS PLEASE.

Experience and Education:

- High school diploma or GED required; degree or certificate in paralegal studies preferred
- 1-3 years of litigation experience preferred, but motivated self-starters are encouraged to apply

Salary Information:

- Competitive wages
- Robust benefits package including medical, dental, HRA and FSA, life and disability
- Generous PTO policy
- Business casual office environment
- Paid downtown parking for employees

Headings and Subheadings:

H1: Join Our Team as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal – Litigation at Jensen Baird in Portland, Maine
H2: Responsibilities and Requirements
H2: Why Work at Jensen Baird?
H2: Equal Opportunity Employer
H2: Apply Now – NO RECRUITERS PLEASE
H2: Experience and Education Requirements
H2: Competitive Salary and Benefits Package

Not specified

Medical, Dental, HRA, FSA, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off

Not specified

Administrative Assistance, Communication, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Problem Solving, Organization, Billing

High School Diploma or GED, Degree or Certificate in Paralegal Studies preferred

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Kelly Bunch at .

Qualification and Experience High School Diploma or GED, Degree or Certificate in Paralegal Studies preferred

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