Careers
A Firm Built on Collaboration
Perkins Thompson is a client-focused, Maine-based law firm with a history spanning over 150 years. We represent clients across many sectors, including major banking, utility, energy, manufacturing, hospitality, oil and gas, real estate, forest products, and retail and wholesale distribution businesses, as well as innovative start-ups, emerging companies, entrepreneurs, private foundations, non-profit organizations, and families and individuals.
Our firm actively fosters a collegial atmosphere and draws upon the collective experience of our attorneys to deliver positive results for our clients. We offer attorneys, both new and experienced, ample resources to build their own practices and encourage professional growth through mentorship. We provide exceptional work-life balance and support the pursuits of our attorneys and staff in and out of the office through professional development opportunities, sponsorships, committee participation, and more.
Join Our Legal Team
If you are interested in joining our legal team, please send a cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample to:
Joseph C. Siviski, Esq.
Perkins Thompson, P.A.
200 Middle Street, P.O. Box 426
Portland, ME 04112-0426
jsiviski@perkinsthompson.com
Attorneys
We are always interested in hearing from experienced attorneys looking to practice in Maine. Our firm covers a wide range of practice areas and takes a collaborative approach to client service, with attorneys working closely across disciplines. We look for candidates with strong research and writing skills, sound judgment and a genuine interest in building lasting client relationships.
Summer Associates
Perkins Thompson’s typical interview cycle is in the spring and summer of each year. We are looking for law students who are bright, eager, and ready to work with us in a variety of challenging practice areas. We consider our summer associate program to be an opportunity not only for us to get to know summer associates, but also for the summer associates to get to know us, having in mind potential future employment.
Join Our Staff
Legal Assistant – Government Services
Perkins Thompson is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support attorneys in our Government Services practice group, contributing to matters involving municipal, land use, environmental, and corporate law. This role is well-suited for a detail-oriented professional who excels at managing complex information, managing high-volume communications, and coordinating numerous deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Office Services Specialist
Perkins Thompson is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Office Services Specialist to support daily operations in our Portland office. This role serves as the primary point of contact for visitors, manages reception, coordinates client intake procedures and oversees meeting logistics and common area upkeep. The position also includes managing mail and deliveries, monitoring office supply needs and providing administrative support to attorneys and staff.
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Staff
We are always looking for dedicated professionals to support the work of our attorneys and clients. Our legal assistants, paralegals and operations staff play an important role in the day to day service we provide. We look for candidates who are organized, collaborative and committed to doing thorough, reliable work.
If you are interested in a legal assistant or paralegal position, please send your cover letter and resume to:
Amanda L. Robertshaw, Firm Administrator
Perkins Thompson, P.A.
200 Middle Street, P.O. Box 426
Portland, ME 04112-0426
arobertshaw@perkinsthompson.com
Join Our Team
Interested in joining our team? Reach out. We’re committed to supporting your professional development in a collegial, comfortable and inclusive environment.
