State Of Maine Augusta , ME 04332
Posted 2 months ago
MAINE COMMISSION ON INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
OFFICE MANAGER
CAPITAL REGION PUBLIC DEFENDER OFFICE
Opening Date: March 15, 2024
Closing Date: March 29, 2024
Job Class Code: 6593
Range 22
Salary: $47,798.40 - $66,123.20/Annually
The Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services is seeking to fill an Office Manager position in the Capital Region Public Defender Office to oversee a team of paralegals.
JOB DESCRIPTION
MCILS is an independent commission whose purpose is to provide efficient, high-quality representation to indigent citizens who are entitled to counsel at state expense. The Capital Region Public Defender Office is comprised of six employed defenders and three support staff members. The Paralegal Supervisor will function as the Office Manager and will supervise paralegal staff and assist the District Defender as directed.
The Office Manager works as part of a team to ensure a functioning and organized work environment. The position may communicate with a wide network of court officials, law enforcement, legal and social agencies, jail and prison officials, as well as clients and their family members. Proficiency is required in word processing, legal document preparation, document management, record keeping, data management, file management, calendar management, and a variety of communications. This position is a full-time, confidential employee and will report to the District Defender.
The ideal candidate must be self-directed, highly organized and have a high attention to detail, with the ability to work efficiently and independently. The candidate must have strong interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic. It is essential that the successful candidate work well as part of a team and adapt well to rapid changes in a fast-paced legal environment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Training, education, or experience in administrative support work that demonstrates:
Preference will be given to those candidates who possess 3+ years working in an administrative support role in a law firm, court or legal services setting and evidence of increasing responsibilities to include supervision of others in an administrative role.
Preference will also be given to those candidates who submit a cover letter and resume.
BENEFITS:
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto-"Dirigo" or "I lead"-as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child-including fathers and adoptive parents-receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation
There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. If you're looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we'd love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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