Legal Administrative Assistant

Drummond Woodsum • Portland, ME

10d • $26 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

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

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
• 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 – 2025 included a field day BBQ, a holiday get-together, and our annual Halloween party for our families

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed