Open Positions

Legal Administrative Assistant 

Portland, Maine

Drummond Woodsum is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to join our firm’s Litigation Practice Group.  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 from our litigation group.

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 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.

Litigation Attorney – Probate/Real Estate
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 experienced real estate and probate litigator to join the Trial Services Group in our Portland, Maine office. If you bring at least 3-5 years of experience and a passion for these areas of law, we want to hear from you!

In this position, you’ll focus on real estate and probate litigation matters, offering you an opportunity to showcase your expertise with clients and in the courtroom. You will work closely with other litigators, as well as the firm’s real estate and probate subject matter experts, on cases ranging from boundary disputes, to quiet title actions, to guardianship and will contests.

You may ask yourself what sets Drummond Woodsum apart. It’s our collaborative approach. Our litigation group doesn’t operate in silos; instead, we work closely with each other and our colleagues from different practice areas, leveraging their expertise to tackle complex legal challenges throughout the probate and real estate litigation process together.
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 necessary 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, your resume, and at least two letters of reference 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
  • 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

Tribal Nations Associate 
Portland, Maine or Flagstaff, Arizona 

Drummond Woodsum is seeking an associate to join its nationally-ranked Tribal Nations Services Group.  The associate selected for this position will work from either our firm’s home office in Portland, Maine or our satellite office in Flagstaff, Arizona.

Drummond Woodsum’s Tribal Nations Services Group provides high-level, quality services to Tribal nations, Tribal enterprises, and companies that do business with Tribal nations or in Indian Country.  Our practice, with Tribal government clients and Tribal businesses, advocate for Nation building actions through the creation and maintenance of strong, resilient governmental structures and economies.  We serve as outside general counsel to many of our clients, guiding our clients through complex, sophisticated Indian Country projects and facilitating nation-wide business and financial transactions.  We represent our Tribal clients in litigation and other adversarial proceedings, advocacy settings before federal, state, and tribal forums, as well as in various negotiations with States and other non-tribal governments.  Because Drummond Woodsum is a full-service law firm, our attorneys share their deep knowledge of their respective areas of law, enabling us to meet and satisfy our clients’ needs efficiently and effectively.

Qualifying candidates include associates with two to four years of experience.  Required skills include top academic credentials, strong analytical capacity, excellent communication skills (particularly legal writing skills), and an athletic spirit with the ability to work well on a team.  A judicial clerkship is not required, but is preferred.  Membership in a Tribal Bar is also strongly preferred.  Knowledge of and experience working in indigenous communities is strongly preferred, as members of the firm’s Tribal Nations Services Group are expected to be dedicated to advocacy on behalf of indigenous peoples.

Drummond Woodsum is a growing professional services firm with a collaborative and supportive culture that makes it a highly desirable place to practice law.  We have intentionally created a collegial firm culture that emphasizes devotion to serving our clients, collaboration, and mutual respect.  We offer an environment where personal and professional growth are encouraged, through mentorship and respectful work-life balance.

In addition to the firm being a tremendous place to work, we are also fortunate to be based in Waponakiyik, which means “the Dawnland” in Passamaquoddy, and is the traditional homelands of the Wabanaki or Wapohnaki People.  “Maine” as it is most commonly called today, is one of the most beautiful areas of the country.  We are fortunate to have both the mountains and the ocean, with outdoor adventures at every turn.  With the added benefit of appreciable schools, museums, theaters, music, and restaurants, Portland, Maine is truly a great place to live.

Our Flagstaff office rests in the heart of historic downtown Flagstaff, Arizona. Flagstaff is considered one of the premier destination locations in Arizona. Nestled in the world’s largest ponderosa pine forest, it is the homeland of the Yavapai, Apache, and Navajo people. Flagstaff is renowned for its world-class skiing, expansive hiking, mountain culture, university environment and high-altitude temperate climate. Although the largest town in Northern Arizona, Flagstaff retains its small-town charm and appeal.

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 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

Human Resources
Portland, Maine

Are you an HR professional with a penchant for creativity and innovation? Do you thrive on building meaningful connections and believe that empathy and humility are essential traits? Are you endlessly curious about people and processes, and determined to revolutionize how HR is perceived? If so, we have the perfect role for you as we experience exciting opportunities at the firm!

At Drummond Woodsum, we value collaboration, collegiality, and entrepreneurship and we’re working to reflect that across the firm. We’re not just about policies and procedures; we’re about people and their potential. We’re a passionate team of forward-thinkers who believe that every interaction matters, and that starts with our people. We want to continue to build upon our environment where collaboration and innovation thrives, connections flourish, and each team member matters.

The ideal candidate will:

• Foster a culture of creativity and innovation in HR practices.
• Develop deep and authentic connections within our team and candidates, cultivating an environment where every voice is heard and valued.
• Showcase their ability to navigate complex social dynamics and displace empathy and self-awareness, reflecting strong social and emotional intelligence.
• Understand and demonstrate the power of listening and learning from others.
• Dive deep into understanding our people and processes, uncovering insights that drive meaningful change.
• Communicate with clarity, empathy, and impact that resonates with others and inspires and engages our workforce.
• Ability to build credibility across the firm through demonstrated expertise, self-confidence, and insight.
• Lead the charge in crafting innovative HR strategies that elevate our workplace culture and shift perceptions by showcasing how HR can be a catalyst for positive transformation and innovation.
• Review and devise new organizational designs that promote agility and sustained success.
• Demonstrate the ability to take a strategic perspective and be actively involved in operational interactions.

At a minimum, the ideal candidates will have 5-8 years of experience related to all phases of the employee life cycle and must have experience in creating and implementing the practices and processes related to most HR functions. As well, the individual must have experience in people leadership.

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.