Benefits: Health insurance with HRA contribution, dental insurance, life and disability insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, vision and expanded life insurance options, 12 paid holidays, paid parental leave, and generous vacation, floating holidays, and sick leave
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing access to justice for low-income individuals, is seeking a mission-oriented attorney to join their team as an Eviction Prevention Attorney. This is a unique opportunity to have an immediate and profound impact on housing in rural Maine by focusing on eviction defense in Kennebec and Somerset Counties.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality, low-barrier legal services to tenants with low incomes who are at risk of losing their housing - Provide occasional coverage for eviction cases in other areas of Maine on an 'as needed' basis - Work closely with Pine Tree's statewide Housing Practice Group - Engage in outreach to educate tenants, advocates, and providers on housing stability issues and resources - Handle a high-volume practice, including direct legal advocacy such as legal advice, brief assistance, negotiations, mediation, and full representation - Assist tenants with applications for rental assistance or other resources - Travel frequently for work activities, including trainings, meetings, and outreach activities - Attend client meetings at locations outside the office - Travel to other courts and offices of partner agencies as needed
Qualifications:
- Admitted to the practice of law in Maine or eligible for licensure with the Maine Bar and able to practice under MRCP 11 (c) while working at Pine Tree - Previous litigation experience strongly preferred - Reside in or be willing to relocate to the state of Maine
Compensation and Benefits:
- Salary range of $69,490 - $106,490 depending on experience - Employer-paid health insurance with a generous HRA contribution - Generous health insurance opt-out benefit - Employer-paid dental insurance - Employer-paid life and disability insurance - Annual contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan - Other voluntary options include vision and expanded life insurance - 12 paid holidays - Paid parental leave - Generous vacation, floating holidays, and sick leave
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to employing and supporting individuals who are passionate about social justice and have relevant work experience. The organization values diversity and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, religion, familial status or experience with poverty, receipt of public assistance, or homelessness.
If you are a dedicated attorney with a passion for social justice and a desire to make a difference in the lives of low-income individuals in rural Maine, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity with **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.
