Assistant Defender I - Remote

Overview

The Maine Commission on Public Defense Services is seeking to fill an Assistant Defender I position in the Tri-County Region Public Defender Office based in Lewiston. This role involves providing high-quality legal representation to indigent clients.

In Short

• Position available in Lewiston, Maine.
• Focus on providing legal representation to indigent clients.
• Requires strong communication, writing, and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze legal facts and conduct legal research.
• Prepare and conduct witness examinations and legal arguments.
• Must be licensed to practice law in Maine.
• Prior experience in criminal law preferred.
• Opportunity to telework at times.
• Competitive salary range from $102,107.20 to $144,684.80 annually.
• Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, and retirement plan.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA approved school.
• Licensed or able to become licensed to practice law in Maine.
• Five years of criminal law experience preferred.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually.
• Health insurance coverage with 85%-95% of premiums paid by the state.
• 100% coverage of employee-only dental premiums.
• Retirement plan contributions equivalent to 13.29% of employee's pay.