Open Positions

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

Litigation Attorney – Associate
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 associate 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!

Our litigation attorneys are involved in a wide variety of civil and criminal litigation matters in Federal, State, and Tribal courts, as well as before administrative agencies and arbitration panels. Our experienced litigators represent a broad spectrum of clients in all types of cases, including business and commercial, bankruptcy, civil rights, employment, education, professional negligence, and real estate related disputes.

As a part of our team, you’ll benefit from exposure to this variety of substantive litigation matters. 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 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 a plus and, while prior experience in a specific area of law isn’t necessary, 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

Help Desk Technician
Portland, Maine

Drummond Woodsum is seeking a full-time Help Desk Technician to join our IT team and support our attorneys and staff in their day-to-day technology needs, scheduled for 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday – Friday. This position will be based in our Portland, Maine office, with reimbursed travel to our satellite offices in New Hampshire so a current license and reliable transportation is required. Prior experience in a legal setting is a plus, but we will train the right person who has a combination of technical skills and experience, along with the motivation and ability to learn new skills.

Responsibilities:

• Provide on-site and remote support (via telephone, video conference, etc.) to employees and guests for company issued/approved computer systems, devices, applications, or other related issues
• Prioritize and execute tasks in demanding situations, and respond positively and accurately to a variety of requests
• Troubleshoot issues and provide answers by identifying problems, researching answers, and guiding clients through corrective steps and educating to reduce reoccurring issues
• Provide training to end users on systems, programs, and procedures

Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Excellent technical knowledge of standard hardware, software, and peripheral accessories
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Present ideas and technical information to our employees in a user-friendly manner
• Be self-motivated, personally committed to excellence, and interested in contributing to a teamwork-oriented environment
• Experience with document management systems and legal services technology is a plus, particularly LMS and WorkSite

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.