Special Education/School Law Associate

Special Education/School Law Associate

Portland, Maine

Drummond Woodsum is seeking an associate attorney to join the firm’s School Law Practice Group, with a particular focus on special education and students’ rights. This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney who is passionate about education law and looking to build a rewarding practice alongside a highly respected team.

Candidates must have outstanding academic credentials, excellent research and writing skills, a strong work ethic, desire or interest in litigating cases, and the ability to manage and work well on a team. Admission to the Maine Bar is strongly preferred. We are seeking candidates with 0-3 years of experience. To be considered, please click apply. No phone calls, please. All inquiries are held in the strictest of confidence.

Our firm values collaboration, collegiality, and exceptional client service. We have built strong, long-standing relationships with our clients and take pride in being trusted advisors to the communities we serve. Our attorneys work together, share ideas, and support one another, creating an environment where new associates have the opportunity to learn, contribute, and grow.

Drummond Woodsum is a full-service law firm with more than 100 attorneys and consultants providing a wide range of services for our clients, which range from some of the nation’s largest corporations to small start-up companies, financial institutions, Tribal Nations and Tribal enterprises, municipalities, school districts, and individuals. We recognize that our greatest asset is our people so we have intentionally created an environment where personal and professional growth are encouraged and fostered through mentorship and a respect for work-life balance.  Drummond Woodsum offers a generous benefits package including a choice of medical plans with wellness reimbursements, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k)/Profit Sharing plan, on-site covered parking, and more. We look forward to hearing from you.