$68,000 - $82,000 yearly
Maine Equal Justice Partners
Augusta, ME, USA
*Maine Equal Justice is hiring a Staff Attorney to help us increase economic security and opportunity in Maine!* *Job Summary:* Maine Equal Justice (MEJ) is seeking an attorney to join our team. This position may be filled at either the *Staff Attorney* or *Senior Staff Attorney* level, depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications. Title and compensation will be commensurate with experience. The attorney will provide civil legal representation to low-income Maine residents with a focus on eviction defense and public benefits matters. The position includes opportunities to support the supervision of legal services paralegals, particularly in delivering limited legal assistance and in casework connected to the attorney’s docket. In addition to direct representation, the attorney is responsible for supporting MEJ’s systemic advocacy through impact litigation and legal support on administrative and legislative advocacy. The attorney is also responsible for community...