Research Assistant MSEA-D

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Senior Paralegal/Supervisor (Research Assistant)

Child Support Division

Opening Date:
January 9, 2026

Closing Date:
January 26, 2026

Job Class Code: 0678

Grade: 1

Salary: $54,579.20 – $77,459.20
* Pursuant to 5 M.R.S. § 196 the salary for this position has been set by the Office of the Attorney General*

Supervisory Bargaining Unit

Position #

This is the work of direct paralegal support out of the Augusta office. You will support two AAGs with active court caseloads. Responsibilities also are of a supervisory nature, directing and overseeing paralegal and legal secretarial staff to meet the work goals of 9 AAGs and ensure consistent application of policies and procedures.

• Screens, interviews, selects and evaluates legal secretaries and paralegals
• Determines staff allocations and work schedules in order to ensure maximum use of personnel resources and ensure work is accomplished in a timely and effective manner
• Implements and complies with human resource laws, policies, procedures and practices such as: ADA/EEO, recruitment, employment, position classification, performance appraisals, training, discipline, contract administration, human resource components of security protocols of agency information security and confidentiality policies, and employee safety
• Identifies and assesses problems and deficiencies in procedures in order to increase office efficiency; works with Division Chiefs to resolve identified problems
• Utilizes knowledge of rules and law to draft pleadings, motions, orders and memoranda of law based upon the facts of a given case as applied to the law and rules governing the matter, ensuring that all documents comply with state and federal regulations and court rules

This paralegal serves as the direct supervisor of eight administrative support professionals in the Augusta, Portland, Bangor and Caribou Offices. This entails training and support as well as distributing workloads and planning coverage. This paralegal also may conduct training for client staff and other administrative professionals as needed.

This paralegal will provide direct support to the Chief of the Child Support Division, which may include drafting correspondence and pleadings, engaging with constituents, as well as organizing division meetings and client trainings.

The ideal candidate must be enthusiastic about a career in a government setting and must be committed to family law. The ideal candidate must be self-directed but collaborative, highly organized, and efficient, with excellent writing and communication skills. The candidate must have proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel and Adobe Acrobat. The candidate must be able to expertly communicate with the client, attorneys, administrative staff, clerks and the public.

Preference will be given to candidates with professional experience in the subject area of family law who have a demonstrable ability to assist attorneys with heavy and complicated caseloads.

A Bachelors Degree and two (2) years of paralegal experience in a law firm, court, or legal services agency - OR - graduation from an approved, accredited paralegal program of instruction and one (1) year of paralegal experience. Equivalent related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

If you are interested in applying for this position, prepare a cover letter that highlights your experience and qualifications that make you a strong candidate for the position and that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities required.

Include resume, writing sample, three references and complete the online direct hire application.

The Department is not responsible for late receipt of applications due to electronic transmission malfunctions.

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