Website and Client Ed Staff Attorney

Position Overview

Website and Client Education Staff Attorney – Full‑time, Hybrid Remote, Offices in Portland, Lewiston, Augusta, Bangor, Machias or Presque Isle. Pine Tree Legal Assistance, Maine’s oldest and largest civil legal aid provider, seeks an attorney to enhance and maintain legal information and tools on PTLA.org and KIDSLEGAL.org, supporting the organization’s mission to ensure state and federal laws uphold the rights of low‑income residents.

• Collaborate with the Director of Access and Training and the Access to Justice team to maintain high‑quality websites and client‑education tools.
• Use Drupal to clean up, update, test and monitor PTLA.org and KIDSLEGAL.org.
• Learn and apply Doc Assemble and other emerging technologies to develop client‑education tools.
• Administer Google Analytics and implement accessibility best practices for all client‑facing content.
• Write plain‑language, easily understandable legal materials and explain complex concepts.
• Address language‑access needs and produce multilingual resources.
• Research legal issues faced by Pine Tree’s client populations and propose technology‑based solutions.
• Collaborate locally and nationally with the legal‑aid technology community and partner organizations.
• Coordinate with Pine Tree Legal staff and external vendors on web and tool projects.
• Manage time and priorities effectively and share general office responsibilities (mail, facilities, etc.).

• Juris Doctor, licensed to practice law in Maine, or eligible under MRCP 11(c).
• Strong communication, written and oral, with an emphasis on clarity, tone and audience.
• Detail‑oriented with excellent organization and time‑management skills.
• Experienced in prioritizing competing responsibilities.
• Familiarity with Drupal, Doc Assemble, Microsoft Office, Canva (or similar design software); willingness to learn new technology.
• Creative, hardworking, motivated by the organization’s mission, and a positive team player.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with community partners, agencies, and vendors.
• Previous litigation experience preferred; valid driver’s license and ability to travel throughout Maine required.

Admitted to practice law in Maine or eligible for licensure with the Maine Bar under MRCP 11(c); ability to practice under MRCP 11(c) while employed at Pine Tree. Must reside in or be willing to relocate to Maine.

Salary range: $71,920 – $108,920, depending on experience. This is an exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Benefits include employer‑paid health, dental, and life insurance with generous HRA contribution; optional vision and expanded life insurance; annual contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan; 12 paid holidays; paid parental leave; generous vacation, floating holidays, and sick leave.

Pine Tree Legal Assistance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to employing and supporting individuals who are passionate about social justice and have relevant work experience, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, religion, familial status, history of poverty, receipt of public assistance, or homelessness.