Staff Openings
At Preti Flaherty, our career tracks offer you the chance to work in a leading law firm known for helping some of the region’s most successful companies grow and thrive.
Our professionals enjoy a diverse, collaborative work environment consisting of five offices, and work side-by-side with over 100 attorneys. We believe in thinking differently, and so all staff members are encouraged to offer ideas to help serve our clients better.
We work hard, but also enjoy what we do. And that kind of effort pays off at Preti Flaherty. Our staff is rewarded with a competitive compensation plan and excellent benefits. If you’re ready for challenging, innovative work, we encourage you to consider joining us.
Professional, non-legal career tracks include:
- Administrative
- Finance and Accounting
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Marketing
- Paralegal
- Secretarial
Current Openings
Paralegal - Trust and Estates
Preti Flaherty, one of New England’s largest law firms with offices in ME, NH, MA, and Washington, D.C. is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join the firm’s dynamic and growing Trust and Estates practice group. This hybrid position is based in our Concord, NH and offers an engaging roster of work in Trust and Estates on behalf of Preti’s regional and national clients.
The ideal candidate should have a brought base of experience handling probate and trust administrations including probate accounting and preparation of Federal state tax returns (Form 706). Familiarity with Probate Court rules and procedures is required.
Education and Experience Required
- 5+ years of Trust and Estates paralegal experience and should be able to work independently.
- Attention to detail, problem solving, proofreading and communication skills are necessary to be successful in this role.
- A working knowledge of Microsoft office and iManage is preferred
Office Services Clerk
At Preti Flaherty we owe our success to people and processes. The Office Services Clerk provides vital support for both, so we’re currently seeking someone exceptional for this role. The ideal candidate will be a problem-solver who has excellent communication skills and impeccable attention to detail. This person should have experience working in an office environment, performing administrative tasks, and providing support to coworkers. The ability to multitask, manage complex schedules, and meet changing deadlines is essential for the position.
Preti Flaherty offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement benefits, and parking subsidy.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure optimal use of equipment, supplies, and inventories through preventive maintenance
- Maintain workflow by analyzing and refining standard operating procedures such as scheduling, communications, and office layout
- Coordinate internal and external resources for expediting workflows
- Serve as the eyes and ears of the office, providing information, answering questions, and responding to requests
- Achieve organizational goals while adhering to best practices
- Manage the front-desk and reception areas, serving as the first point of contact for guests, employees, job candidates, and vendors
- Perform general administrative tasks, such as answering and directing phone calls; handling email, faxes, files, mailings, and deliveries; and coordinating meeting-room calendars
- Keep the office clean, stocked, and organized, especially the kitchen, conference rooms, stockrooms, storage closets, and communal areas
- Order office supplies, stock supply stations and break areas, and ensure equipment is operable
- Maintain filing system, contacts database, employee lists, and inventories
- Provide ad hoc support to staff members and departments, including organization of on-site and off-site team events
Education and Experience Required:
- Proven success in office coordination
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong time-management and multitasking abilities
- Proficiency with office applications, and aptitude for learning new software and systems
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of company information
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in helping to develop internal processes and filing systems (Preferred)
- Ability to move 50 pounds, bend, stretch, and stand for extended period (Preferred)
Paralegal - Corporate (Hybrid)
Preti Flaherty, one of New England’s largest law firms with offices in ME, NH, MA, and Washington, D.C., is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join the firm’s dynamic and growing Corporate practice group. This hybrid position is based in our newly renovated headquarters in downtown Portland, ME, and offers an engaging roster of work on behalf of Preti’s regional and national clients.
Preti Flaherty offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement benefits, and parking subsidy.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with the formation, maintenance, and dissolution of corporate entities, including drafting and filing formation documents, resolutions, and minutes.
- Maintain corporate information using our corporate database software, Emergent.
- Support corporate governance by ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Conduct legal research and prepare reports on various corporate legal matters.
- Coordinate and manage corporate filings with federal, state, and local authorities, including business licenses and tax filings.
- Assist with mergers, acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, and other complex transactions, including conducting due diligence, preparing closing documents, and coordinating closings.
- Draft, review, and manage corporate documents such as contracts, board resolutions, bylaws, LLC Agreements, etc.
- Liaise with external counsel, regulatory agencies, and other third-party entities as needed.
- Support internal investigations, audits, and compliance efforts.
- Manage legal projects, including maintaining timelines and ensuring timely completion of all deliverables.
Education and Experience Required:
- Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a paralegal in a corporate legal department or similarly sized law firm.
- Strong understanding of corporate governance, compliance, and corporate law principles.
- Proficiency with corporate filings, including familiarity with SEC and state-level compliance requirements.
- Experience with legal research tools and software (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.