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

Portland, Maine

Drummond Woodsum is seeking an unassigned Legal Assistant to join our firm.  This is an entry-level position with a support-based approach, fielding administrative tasks and requests as they come in from our legal assistants, paralegals, and attorneys across multiple practice groups.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Hand deliveries to court
• Greeting clients
• Preparation for meetings (client or internal) including scheduling, meal orders, setting up/breaking down conference rooms
• Processing incoming and outgoing mail
• Submitting travel reimbursement and other expense sheets
• Provide backup support and absence coverage
• Perform various administrative functions such as conflict checks, opening new matters, and timekeeping management as needed
• Carrying out other administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Excellent attention to detail
• Possess strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• General knowledge of common software applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite, PDF, Excel, and MS Word
• Able to multitask and balance priorities
• Motivated to learn and grow

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 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.