Litigation Paralegal Portland, Maine Drummond Woodsum is seeking a full-time Litigation Paralegal to join our firm’s Trial Services Group working in Portland, Maine. Our litigation team is involved in a wide array of civil litigation matters in federal and state courts and administrative agencies, and is involved in cases including bankruptcy, medical malpractice, civil rights claims against public schools, municipalities, and public officials, land use matters, and employment disputes, among others. As a paralegal in this role, you’ll support attorneys by providing critical administrative assistance, drafting pleadings, discovery requests, and motions, and enhancing the overall efficiency of our legal team. While prior litigation experience is a plus, it is not a necessity for this role. Responsibilities include: Assisting attorneys with discovery, trial, and hearing preparations, including attending trials Conducting legal research and gathering relevant information for cases Liaising with court officials, opposing counsel, and other parties as needed Coordinating and scheduling meetings, conferences, and court appearances Possessing strong writing and verbal communication skills, excellent spelling, punctuation, and grammar skills Preparing documents and forms by completing initial drafts, processing edits and redlining in Word, and conversions and manipulations in PDF Communicating with clients and providing exceptional service Submitting filings as directed to the appropriate agency Additional duties as assigned Qualifications: Strong writing skills, including drafting legal documents, correspondence, and reports, with attention to detail in spelling, grammar, and punctuation Strong organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and case files efficiently Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with clients, attorneys, court personnel, and colleagues System proficiency: general knowledge and experience with common software applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite and PDF processing; strong Excel and MS Word skills in particular are essential. Familiarity with e-filing systems is also essential High level of accuracy and attention to detail in reviewing documents and managing case information Motivated to learn and provide work of the highest quality 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.