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Legal Director

Direct Hire Augusta, Maine
  • Location: Augusta, Maine
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #20127
Legal Director
Location: Hybrid (Augusta & Portland, Maine)
Salary: $84,000–$94,000 + generous benefits
About the Role:
Our trusted client seeks a Legal Director to lead litigation and legal services efforts in support of economic justice for low-income Mainers. This senior role is ideal for an experienced attorney with a passion for anti-poverty law, systemic change, and team leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and lead impact litigation and legal strategy
  • Supervise attorneys and advocates; promote litigation skills development
  • Align legal services with policy and community advocacy
  • Support legislative and administrative advocacy with legal expertise
  • Represent clients and client groups in court and before agencies
  • Collaborate with legal service organizations and community stakeholders
  • Contribute to strategic planning and organizational leadership
Qualifications:
  • JD and member in good standing of a state and federal bar (Maine preferred)
  • Minimum 8 years of relevant experience (civil legal services, litigation, or policy work)
  • Experience with class action litigation (Rule 23)
  • Strong legal writing, supervision, and cross-sector collaboration skills
  • Knowledge of poverty law and trauma-informed legal practices
Benefits Include:
  • Employer-covered health, dental, life, and disability insurance
  • Retirement contributions
  • 5 weeks of vacation, generous sick leave, 14 paid holidays
To Apply:
Send a resume, cover letter, and legal writing sample to prosearchmaine.com (PDFs preferred). We value diverse lived experiences. If you’re passionate about justice but unsure if you meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply.
 

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