Associate Attorney

Jones, Kuriloff & Sargent, LLC is a boutique law office in coastal Maine specializing in estate planning, elder law, trust administration, corporate services, real estate, and probate. We are seeking applications for an Associate Attorney. The staff currently consists of four attorneys, six paralegals, three legal assistants, and an office manager. Qualifications for this position include a Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an accredited law school, 3-5 years of legal experience, admission to practice law in Maine, a commitment to live and work in Downeast Maine, and a passion for helping clients. Applicants with less experience may still be considered. We encourage you to learn more about us on our website: www.jks.legal.

An Associate Attorney at our firm will

·      meet with new and existing clients

·      draft required documents

·      collaborate with attorneys and staff on a variety of tasks

·      have exposure to all of the firm’s practice areas

·      have opportunities for continuing education and mentorship

This is a full-time position in a pleasant office environment with wonderful people and a business casual dress code as appropriate. There is some ability to work remotely or have moderately flexible hours. Attorneys have private office space, shared client meeting rooms, and a team of non-legal staff to rely on. Most client meetings are in person; there is also ability to conduct via video or phone, or occasional travel to a client’s home or medical facility. Due to the nature of this type of law, our attorneys are not often in courtrooms. Each attorney has the ability to structure and shape his/her own practice, but can also utilize best practices already in place. Our goal is to do meaningful transactional work while also maintaining a practical work/life balance. If community service is of interest, good news: we frequently find ourselves saying yes to opportunities that come our way. 

We’re honored that two of our attorneys have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026, one of the most respected peer-review awards in the legal profession, and the firm is recognized as well.

Skills and qualifications that will be crucial to success at our firm include:

·      Strong communication skills – written, verbal, and nonverbal

·      Creativity and problem-solving abilities

·      Accountability, time management, and deadline adherence

·      Ability to navigate CRM software, word processing programs, spreadsheets, and online resources

·      Self-motivation

·      An evolving awareness of what motivates a client (e.g. timeliness, cost concerns, tax implications, privacy concerns, your ability to distill difficult ideas into simpler ones, the need to be heard)

The salary for this position will be commensurate with experience and competitive with what other legal firms in this region provide. Benefits include a 401(k) plan with profit sharing contributions. 

In an ideal situation for us, interviews will be conducted in the fall and winter of 2025, then have the candidate will be ready to start in Spring of 2026. If that is not the ideal situation for our new associate, we can be flexible. This job will remain open until the right candidate is identified.

Please express interest by sending your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in this position to:

Deborah Preble, Office Manager

P.O. Box 179

Ellsworth, ME 04605

info@jks.legal

We look forward to hearing from you.