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Temp to Hire Litigation Legal Assistant

Temporary Portland, Maine
  • Location: Portland, Maine
  • Type: Temporary
  • Job #19961

Job Title: Legal Assistant – Litigation

Job Summary:
Our client, a well known law firm in downtown Portland, is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant for their Litigation team to support 1-2 attorneys with legal research, document preparation, and administrative tasks. This role plays a critical part in advancing the firm's mission by providing key support in litigation matters.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct research, draft memoranda, and proofread legal documents, ensuring accurate citations.
  • Prepare and file court documents and correspondence.
  • Manage administrative tasks, including scheduling meetings, coordinating travel, filing records, scanning, copying, and processing expense reports.
  • Work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience as a legal assistant, ideally as part of a litigation team.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven research abilities and familiarity with legal terminology.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to handle multiple projects efficiently.

If you are a proactive professional with strong organizational skills, a strong technical acumen and a keen eye for detail, we encourage you to apply!

Pay is dependent upon experience. Downtown Portland. Parking provided. Temp to Hire. Monday through Friday, 8-5pm.


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