Associate Attorney

Desmond, Rand & Guerard, P.A. is seeking a motivated, resourceful, and entrepreneurial Associate Attorney to join our transactional practice. This position offers a unique opportunity to work directly and closely with the firm’s president and his clients on a wide range of corporate and real estate matters, with meaningful responsibility and client exposure from day one.

Position Overview:

This is an in office position based in either our Westbrook or Wells office. The Associate will work side by side with the firm’s president, gaining hands on experience in active client matters and participating directly in strategy, drafting, and execution. This is not a back office role. The Associate will be integrated into client relationships early and expected to develop practical judgment and confidence quickly.

The ideal candidate will have one to two years of experience; however, we are willing to train the right individual who demonstrates initiative, sound judgment, and a strong desire to grow within the firm.

We are looking for someone who brings an entrepreneurial mindset, is creative and aggressive in problem solving, and is comfortable working across multiple practice areas to meet client needs.

Practice Areas Include:

• Corporate and business transactions
• Real estate transactions and closings
• General counsel services for business clients

This role will also provide cross exposure to trusts and estates matters, as well as select litigation support, offering a well rounded experience and deeper understanding of how transactional work intersects with disputes and long term planning.

Responsibilities:

• Work directly with the firm’s president on active client matters
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and transactional documents
• Assist with entity formation, structuring, and governance
• Support real estate transactions, including title and closing work

• Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups, including trusts and estates and litigation
• Manage files proactively and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment

Qualifications:

• Licensed to practice law in Maine or ability to obtain licensure promptly
• One to two years of relevant experience preferred, but not required
• Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to take ownership and contribute to practice development
• Ability to think critically and solve problems creatively

Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation commensurate with experience

401(k) with employer match

Employer paid life insurance

Short term disability coverage

Please note that health insurance is not currently offered but is an employer provided health care plan is a part of the Firm’s short to medium term growth strategy.

About the Firm:

Desmond, Rand & Guerard, P.A. is a well established Southern Maine law firm with offices in Westbrook and Wells. Our practice focuses on business law, real estate, estate planning, and litigation. We are committed to delivering practical, high quality legal solutions and fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and professional development.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to julien@desmondrand.com