Careers
At Murray Plumb & Murray we are committed to people first. Respectful, genuine relationships rooted in upfront, open communication are the linchpin of every endeavor we pursue – both with our clients and with our colleagues.
Our lawyers are relentless in their efforts to succeed for our clients because our job is to help them protect what matters most. We are steadfastly committed to helping businesses, entrepreneurs, families, and individuals succeed in their personal and professional lives. We are always seeking ways to make a bigger impact by creating good law, improving the legal system, and positively affecting the greater legal and local communities.
Our firm is made up of individuals with diverse backgrounds, abundant talent, and expansive knowledge. We specialize in a range of practice areas and serve clients throughout New England and across the nation. Our firm was founded on the belief that we can serve clients better, and we stand by that belief nearly five decades later.
We’re proud to offer career opportunities to lawyers, law students, and support staff that share these values and our commitment to the communities in which we live and work. The keys to success at Murray Plumb & Murray are dedication to providing exceptional client service, commitment to understanding both the theory behind and the practical consequences of the law, and a willingness to step up for your clients, your colleagues and your community.
If you think you would fit in well with our team, get in touch by contacting the Chair of our hiring committee at hiring@mpmlaw.com to learn about current opportunities
Current Openings
Land Use Partner
Murray, Plumb & Murray is seeking a partner-level attorney to join our land use law team.
The practice includes representing property owners, developers, nonprofits, land trusts, investors, and utilities on a range of matters involving zoning, permitting, leasing, title and easements, land title, planning and regulatory proceedings, and litigation/contract disputes. The lawyers involved in this practice are experienced in handling all matters involving the development and use of land, environmental compliance, and boundary disputes. This practice interconnects with energy projects such as challenging appropriate placement of transmission lines and land use permitting issues related to solar development. They represent individuals and/or developers before local, state, and federal boards, environmental agencies, and courts.
The ideal candidate will have seven or more years of experience with a focus in and commitment to the practice area. Strong academic credentials and an ability to work independently and concurrently on multiple projects are critical. The attorney will have the opportunity to work with senior of-counsel and associate attorneys with high reputations in the field. Excellent oral and written communications skills and research capabilities are required. Maine Bar membership will be required but is not a condition to hiring.
Murray, Plumb & Murray is a close-knit, collegial law firm where all attorneys are very supportive of each other and work together to provide our clients with best possible legal service and advice. Because of the collaborative nature of the firm, the candidate would likely meet with most if not all attorneys and some staff during the hiring process. The ideal candidate would have high legal skills and experience and add diversity to our inclusive work environment.
Please e-mail cover letter, resume and references to Kelly McDonald Esq., Chair of the Hiring Committee, at kmcdonald@mpmlaw.com. All inquiries will be held in the strictest confidence.
Summer Associate Program
Murray Plumb & Murray is a law firm that aims to maintain our reputation for high caliber work product practicing throughout the state of Maine and across New England. Our attorneys work in a wide range of practice areas, and a summer associate should expect to work with most of the lawyers at the firm on a variety of tasks, ranging from assisting with transactional work to providing support for ongoing complex litigation.
Our ideal candidate has an interesting and engaging personality, demonstrates academic excellence, displays an entrepreneurial drive, an affinity for problem solving, and has a long-term commitment to living in Maine. Applicants should express their preferred areas of law, but if selected, will be encouraged to explore all practice areas at Murray Plumb & Murray during their summer associate experience.
As we are a flexible firm, the exact start and end date of the summer associate program are subject to change based on the needs and school schedule of the chosen applicants, but tend to run ten to twelve weeks beginning in mid to late May, 2026 and ending in August, 2026. Our summer associates work in our offices in downtown Portland, Maine, and in addition to working with all of our attorneys will have the opportunity to experience life in one of America’s best small cities. The summer associate position for 2026 is open to current law school students that will have completed their 1L and 2L years prior to joining us.
Applicants interested in the Murray Plumb & Murray summer associate program for the summer of 2026 should email a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample by June 15, 2025 to hiring@mpmlaw.com. Writing samples can include any variety of legal writing, including but not limited to briefs, research memos, and scholarly articles, but must be an example of the applicant’s individual work. Please keep writing samples to 5-10 pages in length; if a longer piece is submitted, we ask that the applicant direct us to the 5-10 page section they wish us to review. The applicant’s cover letter should describe why they are interested in our firm, why they wish to practice in Portland, and why they think that they would thrive at Murray, Plumb & Murray in the long term.
About Murray Plumb & Murray
Over five decades ago, three Maine attorneys joined together and took the less-traveled road. They left the safety and comfort of big firms to do something that felt like a better fit for them and provided a greater service to clients. They started a smaller, slightly unorthodox firm with humanity at its core.
We see each other and clients as people first. Respectful, genuine relationships rooted in upfront, open communication are the linchpin of every legal endeavor we pursue.
We are steadfastly committed to helping businesses, entrepreneurs, families, and individuals succeed in their personal and professional lives. From education and business law to real estate and employment matters, our ingenious attorneys and practice groups are eager to delve into and solve complex issues because we help our clients protect what matters most.