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Litigation Attorney
Machias, ME Salary $67,140 - $104,140 Experience - **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** is seeking a self-directed and motivated attorney to join their team in Machias, Maine. - The position offers the opportunity to have an immediate and profound impact on civil legal needs in rural Maine, including for Maine’s indigenous peoples. - The attorney will be based out of the Machias office and serve the whole of the Hancock and Washington Counties, as well as the Penobscot Nation and Passamaquoddy communities. - The attorney will be expected to maintain office hours at least two days a week. - The attorney will handle a general caseload, including consumer, landlord/tenant, benefits, and administrative advocacy in a range of different civil needs. - The attorney may also handle appeals to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court and federal court cases, depending on experience. - The position offers the opportunity for travel throughout the service area. - The attorney will supervise and support the work of local office paralegal(s) and work as a member of the office team. - The attorney will engage in outreach within the service area, including participation in training and events geared toward community members and other agencies serving low-income clients. - The attorney will contribute to community education and awareness of civil legal issues and the legal rights of people living and working in the surrounding communities. - The attorney may be involved in recruitment, training, and supervision of law students and undergraduate interns and volunteers. - The position requires admission to the practice of law in Maine or eligibility to practice under MRCP 89 (c). - The applicant must reside in, or be willing to relocate to, the state of Maine. - This is a full-time exempt position with a salary range of $67,140 - $104,140, depending on experience. - PTLA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including employer-paid health insurance, dental insurance, life and disability insurance, and a retirement plan. Other voluntary options are also available. - The organization is committed to employing and supporting individuals who are passionate about social justice and have relevant work experience, regardless of their background. - Interested applicants can apply online through the organization's website. PTLA Machias Team Opportunity H1: Join the PTLA Machias Team and Make an Impact in Rural Maine H2: Opportunity to Serve Rural Maine as a Litigation Attorney H2: Handle a General Caseload and Engage in Outreach in the Machias Service Area H2: Comprehensive Benefits Package and Commitment to Social Justice H2: Apply Online Today to Join the PTLA Machias Team |
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