Open Positions

Portland, Maine

At Drummond Woodsum, we pride ourselves on being more than just another law firm. We understand that our people are our greatest asset, which is why we’ve intentionally cultivated an environment that promotes personal and professional growth through challenging and interesting work and mentorship, fosters a supportive team atmosphere, recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance, and offers benefits that reflect our genuine care for our colleagues.

We seek an attorney to join the Trial Services Group in our Portland, Maine office. If you’re someone who’s gained litigation experience in a law firm, government practice, or through clerking, we want to hear from you!

This is a general litigation role where you will work closely with other skilled litigators and subject matter experts across practice groups, collaborating on the complex legal issues that arise in these cases from the start of a dispute, to trial, and on appeal. You will have the opportunity to showcase your expertise with clients, other practitioners, and in the courtroom.

If you have top-notch research, writing, and oral advocacy skills, a passion for the law, a strong work ethic, a desire to work closely with others, exceptional client relation skills, and impressive academic credentials, we encourage you to apply. Experience in handling discovery, motion practice, and oral advocacy is beneficial and Maine bar admission is strongly preferred.

If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, we invite you to submit a letter of interest and your resume to hr@dwmlaw.com. No phone calls, please. All inquiries are held in the strictest of confidence. We look forward to hearing from you.

We’re committed to providing our team members with the support they need to thrive both personally and professionally, and we are proud to offer the following benefits:

• Insurance options, including domestic partner coverage, for health (either a co-pay-based plan or HSA with firm contributions), dental, and vision
• 401(k) plan with pre- or post-tax investment options and firm contributions
• Wellness support, including partnerships with SoulBeing and Calm, telehealth coverage, and on-site privacy rooms
• Life insurance coverage at 1.5x your annual salary, plus supplemental voluntary coverage available
• Leave plans, including paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability
• Hybrid office option
• Professional development, including costs for dues and continuing education
• Firm involvement
• Monthly firm lunch meetings to hear about all areas of the firm
• Committee participation, such as our Community Service Committee which organizes a drive every December and our public outreach week in July
• Social gatherings – 2024 included a field day BBQ, a holiday get-together, and our annual Halloween party for our families

Manchester, NH

Drummond Woodsum is seeking a full-time legal assistant for our School Law and Litigation Groups in our Manchester, New Hampshire office. As a legal assistant, in this role you’ll support various attorneys by providing administrative services, drafting various documents for attorney review, and generally provide support to enhance attorney/timekeeper effectiveness. While a background in litigation isn’t required, it would be beneficial for this position.

Responsibilities include:

• Complete administrative duties, such as making copies, answering and directing phone calls, and greeting clients
• Prepare documents and forms by completing initial drafts, processing edits and red-lining in Word, and conversions and manipulations in PDF
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail
• Communicate with clients
• Keep files and corresponding deadlines organized and identified
• Provide exceptional service to all clients
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Be accurate, detail-oriented, and have strong attention to detail
• Take initiative and be proactive; anticipate needs; reach out to become more involved
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills; excellent spelling, punctuation, and grammar skills
• System proficiency: general knowledge and experience with common software applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite and PDF processing; strong Excel and MS Word skills in particular
• Motivated to learn and provide work of the highest quality

At Drummond Woodsum we are committed to the growth and development of our employees.  Our focus is geared toward fostering a culture where you can work with and learn from diverse individuals, explore and expand your capabilities, and are valued for the contributions and perspectives you bring. We’re committed to providing our team members with the support they need to thrive both personally and professionally, and we are proud to offer the following benefits:

• Insurance options, including domestic partner coverage, for health (either a co-pay-based plan or HSA with firm contributions), dental, and vision
• 401(k) plan with pre- or post-tax investment options and firm contributions
• Wellness support, including partnerships with SoulBeing and Calm, telehealth coverage, and on-site privacy rooms
• Life insurance coverage at 1.5x your annual salary, plus supplemental voluntary coverage available
• Leave plans, including paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability
• Firm involvement, including:
• Monthly firm lunch meetings to hear about all areas of the firm
• Committee participation, such as our Community Service Committee which organizes a drive every December and our public outreach week in July
• Social gatherings – 2023 included a field day BBQ, a holiday get-together, and our annual Halloween party for our families

For consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter by email to hr@dwmlaw.com. We look forward to hearing from you.

Portland, Maine

Drummond Woodsum is seeking a full-time hybrid Legal Assistant/Paralegal for our Municipal Law Group in our Portland, Maine office. This practice group supports municipalities throughout Maine and New Hampshire by providing a broad range of legal services. Legal Assistants/Paralegals in this group play a crucial role by assisting attorneys with detailed administrative and research support, including drafting and reviewing legal documents, conducting in-depth legal research on municipal issues, managing complex data input, and overseeing comprehensive case management to ensure smooth and efficient operations. This position requires a high level of organization, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic legal environment. While prior experience in litigation is not required, it would be beneficial for this position.

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases and projects
• Maintain and organize legal files, records, and documents, including complex data manipulation in Excel spreadsheets
• Conduct legal research and analysis on municipal law, zoning, land use, public records, and other relevant legal issues
• Draft correspondence, memoranda, and other communications on behalf of attorneys
• Respond to public records requests, including FOAA (Freedom of Access Act) and FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) inquiries
• Provide litigation support, including preparation of pleading materials and case management
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of litigation proceedings, municipal law, and local government operations is preferred
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills; excellent spelling, punctuation, and grammar skills
• System proficiency: general knowledge and experience with common software applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite and PDF processing; strong Excel and MS Word skills in particular
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality

At Drummond Woodsum we are committed to the growth and development of our employees.  Our focus is geared toward fostering a culture where you can work with and learn from diverse individuals, explore and expand your capabilities, and are valued for the contributions and perspectives you bring. We’re committed to providing our team members with the support they need to thrive both personally and professionally, and we are proud to offer the following benefits:

• Insurance options, including domestic partner coverage, for health (either a co-pay-based plan or HSA with firm contributions), dental, and vision
• 401(k) plan with pre- or post-tax investment options and firm contributions
• Wellness support, including partnerships with SoulBeing and Calm, telehealth coverage, and on-site privacy rooms
• Life insurance coverage at 1.5x your annual salary, plus supplemental voluntary coverage available
• Leave plans, including paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability
• Firm involvement, including:
• Monthly firm lunch meetings to hear about all areas of the firm
• Committee participation, such as our Community Service Committee which organizes a drive every December and our public outreach week in July
• Social gatherings – 2023 included a field day BBQ, a holiday get-together, and our annual Halloween party for our families

For consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter by email to hr@dwmlaw.com. We look forward to hearing from you.

Portland, Maine

Drummond Woodsum is seeking a full-time Real Estate Paralegal to join our firm’s Real Estate Department in our Portland office.  The ideal candidate will be familiar with real estate transactions generally and experienced in performing title examinations; preparation of title insurance commitments and policies; drafting deeds, easements, and other real estate transaction-related documents; familiar with title insurance endorsements and closings of real estate transactions.

Responsibilities include:

• Title examination and research, including reviewing status of taxes, liens and encumbrances and comparing legal descriptions in instruments of record with surveys and other information to determine impact on title to real estate
• Preparing reports summarizing title research
• Issuing title insurance commitments and policies, including facility with title insurance endorsements
• Communicating with title insurance companies, including negotiating rates, endorsements, and affirmative coverage
• Evaluating and analyzing title issues and working with attorneys on potential solutions
• Recording of documents and filing of transfer tax declarations, including electronically
• Assisting attorneys with closing of real estate transactions

Skill Requirements:

• Working knowledge of real estate transactions and closings
• Effective analytical and communication skills
• Title examination, analysis and underwriting experience
• Ability to use Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects at once

At Drummond Woodsum we are committed to the growth and development of our employees.  Our focus is geared toward fostering a culture where you can work with and learn from diverse individuals, explore and expand your capabilities, and are valued for the contributions and perspectives you bring. We’re committed to providing our team members with the support they need to thrive both personally and professionally, and we are proud to offer the following benefits:

• Insurance options, including domestic partner coverage, for health (either a co-pay-based plan or HSA with firm contributions), dental, and vision
• 401(k) plan with pre- or post-tax investment options and firm contributions
• Wellness support, including partnerships with SoulBeing, telehealth coverage, and on-site privacy rooms
• Life insurance coverage at 1.5x your annual salary, plus supplemental voluntary coverage available
• Leave plans, including paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability
• Firm involvement, including:
• Monthly firm lunch meetings to hear about all areas of the firm
• Committee participation, such as our Community Service Committee which organizes a drive every December and our public outreach week in July
• Social gatherings – 2024 included a field day BBQ, a holiday get-together, and our annual Halloween party for our families

For consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter by email to hr@dwmlaw.com. We look forward to hearing from you.