Senior Paralegal (Research Assistant MSEA-B)

State of Maine•Bangor, ME

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Child Support Division of the Office of the Attorney General is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team of dedicated professionals in the Bangor office. This full-time (40 hours/week) Senior Paralegal (RA) will provide in-office support to Child Support AAGs with heavy litigation caseloads. Duties include providing specialized legal support involving advanced complex legal investigation, research and evaluation for Child Support AAGs, the Division Chief and other legal staff.

Requirements

A Bachelors Degree and three (3) years of paralegal experience in a law firm, court, or legal services agency -OR- an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Must be self-directed, highly organized and accurate, with the ability to work efficiently and independently.
Must be able to work well on a team 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a law office setting
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite products.

Responsibilities

Conduct independent review and analysis of child support referrals
Apply in-depth knowledge of child support law, Maine statutes and rules
Draft legal documents such as complaints and motions
Track large caseloads, keeping an accurate calendar of all scheduled court actions and informing attorneys of all deadlines and necessary appearances.
Serve as lead paralegal
Process electronic filings in Federal, State and Probate Courts
Make case-specific decisions
Make self-directed contact with clients, courts, opposing counsel and unrepresented parents
Work as part of a team to address and solve advanced complex legal issues.

Benefits

13 paid holidays
12 days of sick leave
3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service
Overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave
Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums
Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums
Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
Gym Membership Reimbursement – up to $40 per month
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
Living Resources Program – employee assistance program
Six weeks of fully paid parental leave for all employees welcoming a child (including fathers and adoptive parents)
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.