Family Law & Victim Rights Attorney - Presque Isle

Pine Tree Legal Assistance•Presque Isle, ME

31d•$71,920 - $108,920•Hybrid

About The Position

Pine Tree Legal Assistance (PTLA) is seeking a Family Law and Victim Rights (FLVR) Attorney to provide high-quality, low-barrier holistic legal services to victims of domestic and sexual violence and stalking, primarily in Aroostook County, based out of the Presque Isle office. The attorney will also provide occasional coverage for FLVR cases in other areas of Maine as needed. This role is part of a statewide team specializing in domestic and sexual violence cases, working closely with local resource centers. The attorney will operate under the direction of the FLVR supervisor and collaboratively within the Unit, providing legal advocacy ranging from advice and limited representation to full legal representation in cases where it will have the greatest impact. The project focuses on protection from abuse, family matters, and education cases, with a holistic approach that may include screening and representation or referral for related housing, consumer, benefits, and other civil legal needs. The attorney will assess and triage cases, consult with partner agency staff, collaborate with community response team members, and potentially participate in working groups and coalitions to improve systems addressing issues relevant to survivors of domestic and sexual violence and victims of stalking. Community engagement and networking to strengthen PTLA's reputation and access to services are also key responsibilities, including outreach and trainings. The attorney will have opportunities to consult with PTLA staff in other practice areas and provide internal referrals, and may also provide direct service in related civil legal matters depending on local office needs and available resources. Frequent travel for court and work activities is required, with occasional evening or weekend time for trainings. Client meetings may occur outside the office, and travel to other courts and partner agencies is expected.

Requirements

Admitted to the practice of law in Maine or eligible to practice under MRCP 11(c).
Applicant must reside in, or be willing to relocate to, the state of Maine.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
Previous litigation experience.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, low-barrier holistic legal services to victims of domestic and sexual violence and stalking.
Provide legal advocacy ranging from advice and limited representation to full legal representation.
Focus on protection from abuse, family matters, and education cases, with a holistic approach including housing, consumer, and benefits.
Assess and triage cases in consultation with the FLVR Managing Attorney and team members.
Provide consultations to partner agency staff on case-related issues.
Consult and collaborate with other service providers, law enforcement, prosecutors, DHHS, and community response team members.
Participate in working groups and coalitions focused on improving systems for survivors.
Engage in community outreach and networking to strengthen PTLA's reputation and access to services.
Provide outreach and/or trainings to community agencies and groups serving victims.
Collaborate and consult with other PTLA staff and provide internal referrals.
Provide direct service in related civil legal matters as needed.
Travel frequently for court and other work activities, including occasional evening or weekend time for trainings.
Conduct client meetings at locations outside the office and travel to other courts and offices of partner agencies.