Associate Attorney Family Law & Criminal Defense

Pay: $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Build a meaningful legal practice across two high-impact areas: family law and criminal defense.
• Get substantial courtroom advocacy experience while handling consequential matters for real people.
• Enjoy the variety of a true dual-practice role rather than being limited to one narrow area of law.
• Work with a collaborative legal team that values professional development, strategic thinking, and client service.
• Benefit from hybrid flexibility and the choice of working from either our Brunswick or Kennebunk office.
• Earn competitive compensation with additional performance-based bonus opportunities.

Location: Hybrid opportunity based out of either our Brunswick, ME or Kennebunk, ME office, offering flexibility while keeping you connected to a collaborative legal team.

Note: Active Maine Bar licensure is required. Prior family law or criminal defense experience is preferred, but this is a soft-screen qualification rather than an absolute requirement.

About Us

We are a client-focused law firm dedicated to helping people navigate some of the most consequential legal challenges they will face. Our team combines strong courtroom advocacy, strategic problem-solving, compassion, and practical legal guidance to pursue meaningful outcomes for our clients.Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Represent clients in family law and criminal defense matters from initial consultation through resolution.
• Develop and manage a diverse caseload involving high-stakes and highly personal legal issues.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Prepare cases for hearings, negotiations, trials, and other courtroom proceedings.
• Advocate for clients in court and confidently present legal arguments.
• Develop case strategies tailored to each client's circumstances and goals.
• Communicate directly with clients and guide them through complex legal processes.
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to efficiently move matters forward.
• Maintain organized case files, deadlines, and consistent client communication.
• Continue developing expertise across both family law and criminal defense.

Qualifications

• Active Maine Bar license in good standing.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and courtroom advocacy skills.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines, and competing priorities.
• Genuine interest in practicing both family law and criminal defense.
• Prior family law or criminal defense experience is preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to grow as a well-rounded litigator while doing work that genuinely matters to clients. Our team values collaboration, professional growth, thoughtful advocacy, and a client-first mindset, while giving attorneys the flexibility and support to develop their own strengths and practice.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: Hiring in either Brunswick or Kennebunk, ME. ME bar license. Preferred: prior family or criminal defense exp

• Additional context: Relocation- [no]. Packages - [no]

• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

• 0 to 2 years directly relevant experience: $90K to $110K

• 3 to 5 years directly relevant experience: $110K to $135K

• 6 to 9 years directly relevant experience: $135K to $160K

• 10+ years directly relevant experience: $160K to $180K

• Annual performance bonus: 10% to 15% estimated; bonus opportunity referenced by the client/job ad.

Submission Email / Name: William - [email protected]; with Lyndall and Laura cc'd ([email protected]; [email protected])

Quick Recruiter Reference

Client is a Maine law firm handling consequential family law and criminal defense matters. Hiring an Associate Attorney to build a dual-practice caseload with courtroom advocacy and direct client representation. Hybrid role based in Brunswick or Kennebunk, requiring Maine Bar admission.

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• Client job title: Associate Attorney – Family Law & Criminal Defense

• Location: Brunswick, ME / Kennebunk, ME

• On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid

• Experience: 0

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Family Law Attorney, Criminal Defense Attorney, Litigation Associate, Trial Attorney, Associate Attorney

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