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Job Description
Springborn Staffing is partnering with an established law firm in Portland to find a highly skilled Trial Legal Assistant. This is a direct-hire opportunity providing one-to-one support for a successful, high-volume Senior Counsel. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience supporting an attorney who is frequently in court or working remotely, managing active caseloads, and preparing for multiple trials throughout the year.
Key Responsibilities
- Trial Preparation: Provide comprehensive support for multiple active cases and assist in extensive trial preparation several times a year.
- Document Management: Transcribe and process dictated legal work accurately and efficiently as the attorney's primary method of drafting.
- Docketing: Manage court schedules, filings, and deadlines utilizing legal docketing software.
- Administrative Support: Serve as the primary point of contact and organizational lead for a Senior Counsel who is often out of the office.
Job Requirements
Job Requirements
- Experience: Several years of dedicated trial preparation and legal assistance experience is required.
- Court Knowledge: Deep and proven understanding of Maine court systems and filing procedures.
- Technical Skills: Strong proficiency with legal docketing software and dictation transcription tools.
- Attributes: A quick learner who is highly organized and capable of keeping pace with a high-level trial attorney.
Additional Information
Firm Benefits
- Financial and Retirement: A defined contribution plan and competitive salary structures.
- Time Off: Generous paid time off (PTO), 12 to 13 paid firm holidays per year, and paid parental leave.
- Wellness and Support: Virtual and in-person fitness benefits, an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), domestic partner benefits, and access to mental health, life, and career coaches.
- Convenience and Growth: A monthly parking or transportation subsidy, training and career development opportunities, and flexible work schedules.
About Springborn Staffing
Springborn Staffing connects top talent with premier employers across Maine. For this direct-hire position, we are acting as the dedicated recruitment partner to connect you permanently with a leading local law firm.
Meet Your Recruiter
Deb Jabine
Vice President & Senior Recruiter
Fifteen years ago, Deborah learned that exceptional recruiting isn't about the quantity of candidates presented—it's about the quality of matches made through meticulous assessment and genuine partnership. With her CPC certification and unwavering commitment to excellence, she's successfully delivered over 800 strategic hires while maintaining an impressive 92% client satisfaction rate across diverse industries. Rather than following the typical "headhunter" approach, she's built her practice around authentic client partnerships. Deborah's thorough methodology includes meeting every candidate face-to-face and conducting comprehensive assessments, a method that has reduced clients' average hiring cycles by 35% while dramatically increasing new hire quality and retention.
Her diverse industry experience spans law, financial services, and beyond, but she's particularly effective in legal and accounting sectors where her background provides invaluable insight into firm dynamics and technical hiring requirements. What drives her exceptional client service is a genuine investment in long-term success, treating every search as a strategic partnership rather than a simple transaction. When she's not delivering perfect-fit candidates, you'll find this dedicated professional hitting Maine's running trails with the same persistence and endurance she brings to finding your ideal hire. Deborah spends her free time enjoying her family and a coastal lifestyle, which includes swimming in the ocean from April to October!
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