Research Assistant MSEA-B

Attorney General•Augusta, ME

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Attorney General is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill a full-time (40 hours/week) Paralegal position in the Child Support Division located in our Augusta Office. This individual will provide in-office support to Child Support AAGs with heavy litigation caseloads. Duties include: Drafting pleadings, proposed orders and memoranda of law based upon facts of given case, ensuring that all documents comply with the appropriate law and rules. Tracking large caseloads, keeping an accurate calendar of scheduled court actions and informing attorneys of deadlines and necessary appearances. Reviewing, analyzing and responding to referrals provided by DHHS. Preparing responsive pleadings to complaints/motions in civil and family matters. Supporting busy attorneys with document review and case management. Proofreading and editing documents. Application of Title 19-A, Maine Rules of Civil Procedure and Family Division Rules. All other responsibilities assigned by the Division Chief. The ideal candidate must be self-directed, highly organized and accurate, with the ability to work efficiently and independently. The candidate must be able to work with attorneys and staff at all levels and to communicate professionally with the client, the public, co-workers and supervisors. A strong work ethic is imperative.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) years of paralegal experience in a law firm, court, or legal services agency - OR - graduation from an approved, accredited paralegal program of instruction and one (1) year of paralegal experience.
Equivalent related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to candidates with experience supporting multiple attorneys in a law office setting and who are proficient with Microsoft Office Suite products.

Responsibilities

Drafting pleadings, proposed orders and memoranda of law based upon facts of given case, ensuring that all documents comply with the appropriate law and rules.
Tracking large caseloads, keeping an accurate calendar of scheduled court actions and informing attorneys of deadlines and necessary appearances.
Reviewing, analyzing and responding to referrals provided by DHHS.
Preparing responsive pleadings to complaints/motions in civil and family matters.
Supporting busy attorneys with document review and case management.
Proofreading and editing documents.
Application of Title 19-A, Maine Rules of Civil Procedure and Family Division Rules.
All other responsibilities assigned by the Division Chief.

Benefits

Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays , 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements .
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 13.29% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office .
Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave . Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness .