Attorney

Job Description

Whats In It for You

Competitive pay $85,000 - $160,000 (based on experience)

Performance-based bonuses

100% employer-paid health insurance (employee coverage)

Dental, vision

$25,000 Employer covered life insurance

401(k) with employer match

3 Weeks PTO

12 Paid Holidays

CLE and professional development support

Flexible scheduling and remote work options when appropriate

A strong, full-time support staff of paralegals and intake professionals

Supportive, team-oriented culture that values your growthAbout Steve Smith Trial Lawyers

Founded in 2020, Steve Smith Trial Lawyers has become one of Maines fastest-growing litigation firmsexpanding rapidly from Augusta and now into Portland. Our team has decades of combined experience in family law, civil litigation, criminal defense, probate, and more. Weve built a reputation on aggressive advocacy, client-focused results, and a collaborative team culture that helps attorneys do their best work.

We pride ourselves on being a firm where attorneys are supportedwith a dedicated team of paralegals, intake specialists, and staff who handle the details so you can focus on strategy and advocacy. This structure has been a game-changer for many who joined us after working in firms where they felt unsupported and overwhelmed.

Were building something differentand were looking for strong attorneys to grow with us.

Why Join Us?

Youll be supported. Youll have the resources and staff to stay focused on your cases.

Youll have a voice. We encourage input at all levels and value attorneys who think critically and care deeply.

Youll grow with us. Were expanding into new markets and building something specialtheres room for you here.

Youll find your team. Our work culture is collaborative, energetic, and driven by shared success.Who Were Looking For

Were seeking experienced litigation attorneys with backgrounds in family law, civil litigation, or criminal defense. You should be confident in the courtroom, strategic in your approach, and motivated to manage your own caseload with autonomy. Youll have the chance to help shape our firms future while advancing your own career.

Whether you're looking to step into a larger role, regain work-life balance, or join a team that truly collaboratesyoull find a place here.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a diverse caseload in your primary area(s) of practice

Represent clients in court proceedings, including trials, hearings, and mediations

Strategize, negotiate, and advocate to achieve the best outcomes for your clients

Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and settlements

Maintain clear, proactive communication with clients

Collaborate with fellow attorneys, intake, and paralegal staff to drive efficiency and results

Optionally mentor junior attorneys and contribute to firm-wide improvement initiatives

Participate in business development or community engagement if desiredQualifications

Licensed to practice in Maine (or sitting for the next bar exam)

3 years of litigation experience strongly preferred (open to candidates with more or less depending on fit)

Strong courtroom presence, legal writing, and client communication skills

Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team setting

If you're ready to join a firm that values your experience, supports your growth, and gives you the infrastructure to succeedwed love to hear from you.

Full-time

Hybrid remote