Senior Paralegal; Licensing & Regulatory Supporting State

Senior Paralegal (Licensing & Regulatory Support) – Legal Work Supporting the State

We are hiring a Paralegal with at least 5 years of experience to support state agencies responsible for licensing and regulatory oversight of numerous professional and occupational boards and programs. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional who enjoys regulatory work, legislative research, and administrative law in a fast-paced environment. This position pays $60/hr and is anticipated to last up to 12 months.

This is a high-level paralegal role supporting attorneys and agency leadership on legislative research, rule making initiatives, compliance activities, public records requests, administrative complaints, and regulatory matters. Candidates must have 5+ years of solid paralegal experience and be comfortable handling complex legal and administrative work independently.

• While this is a work from home position, candidates must reside in Maine
• Must be able to physically pick up company equipment in Augusta
• Occasional attendance at virtual hearings and board meetings may be required
• Background check required

• Conduct legislative research and summarize legislative history
• Draft responses to Freedom of Access Act requests and perform initial confidentiality reviews
• Compile and prepare rule making documentation in compliance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act
• Review criminal background check results and obtain additional documentation from courts and criminal justice agencies
• Summarize complaint case files and prepare memoranda for board and program review
• Draft letters of guidance, consent agreements, and preliminary denial letters for attorney review
• Assist with interstate compact implementation, mandatory reporting requirements, ADA compliance initiatives, and administrative complaint processes
• Attend virtual administrative hearings and board meetings as needed

• 5+ years of professional paralegal experience required
• Strong knowledge of legal principles, legal research, statutes, regulations, and administrative processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to draft professional legal correspondence and memoranda
• Ability to interpret statutes, regulations, and case law
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Team-oriented professional willing to support attorneys, leadership, and agency staff as needed

To be considered for this Paralegal opening in Augusta, Maine please contact us using any of the methods below. We look forward to working with you.

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