What’s In It For You

Competitive pay $25-$32/ Hour (based on experience)
100% employer-paid health insurance (employee coverage)
Dental and vision insurance
$25,000 employer-covered life insurance
401(k) with employer match
3 weeks PTO
12 paid holidays
Wellness Resources
Professional development support
A strong, full-time support team and attorney collaboration
A workplace that respects your time, values your input, and wants you to thrive

About Steve Smith Trial Lawyers

Steve Smith Trial Lawyers is one of Maine’s fastest-growing litigation firms. Based in Augusta and expanding into Portland, we focus on family law, civil litigation, criminal defense, and probate. Our team is driven by bold advocacy, meaningful client results, and a culture where people genuinely enjoy working together.

We’re not your average law firm. We’ve built an environment where you’re supported, your work is valued, and you’re given room to grow. If you’ve ever worked somewhere that left you feeling overextended and underappreciated, this is your chance to experience something different.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be supported. You’ll work alongside experienced attorneys and legal professionals who respect your expertise.
You’ll have a voice. We value feedback from every level of the firm and encourage input from our paralegals.
You’ll grow with us. As we expand, there’s real opportunity to step into larger roles, take ownership of processes, and help shape the future of our team.
You’ll do meaningful work. Family law is personal—and the work you do will directly impact people’s lives in significant ways.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re hiring a Family Law Paralegal who’s organized, empathetic, and confident managing complex and sensitive matters. Whether you're seasoned or growing in your paralegal career, you should be someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative setting and cares deeply about delivering top-notch client service.

What You’ll Do

Support attorneys through every stage of a family law matter—divorce, custody, post-judgment, and more
Draft pleadings, financial affidavits, discovery, and settlement documents
Communicate regularly with clients—answering questions, gathering information, and helping them feel supported
Manage add organize case files, court filings, and scheduling
Help prepare for mediations, depositions, and court hearings
Track deadlines, billable time, and assist with billing
Coordinate with courts and opposing counsel

What You Bring

1–5 years of paralegal or high-level legal assistant experience (family law preferred)
Strong knowledge of Maine family court procedures
Excellent drafting, communication, and organizational skills
Comfort managing multiple active cases with competing deadlines
Familiarity with Microsoft Office and legal software (Clio is a plus)
A calm, compassionate, and professional demeanor—especially when clients are navigating tough situations

Apply Today

If you’re looking for a paralegal role where you’re respected, challenged, and supported—where your work truly matters—we want to hear from you.

Flexible work from home options available.

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