Attorney Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Membership in the Maine Bar in good standing.
• Strong interest in a career in litigation.
• High ethical standards and sound judgment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• An eye for legal detail and interest in complex state and federal regulations.
• Strong legal advocacy and writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively as part of a team.
• Reliable means of transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Trial experience and developed trial skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle adult criminal cases and civil violations in the Unified Criminal Court in Kennebec and Somerset Counties.
• Handle appellate cases before the Law Court.
• Travel as required for the position.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and more than three weeks of vacation leave annually; vacation accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• The State pays 85%–95% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary; participation in the health insurance premium credit program can reduce employee-only premiums by 5%.
• The State pays 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums.
• Employer contributions to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Gym membership reimbursement of up to $40 per month.
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness and income-driven repayment plans.
• Living Resources employee assistance program.
• Six weeks of fully paid parental leave for employees welcoming a child; additional unpaid leave may be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary deferred compensation through a MaineSaves 457(b) account.
• Potential partial loan repayment through the John R. Justice Formula Grant Program.