Criminal Division Paralegal — Government Service

State of Maine; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

Retirement Plan

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Job summary

The State of Maine is hiring a Research Assistant MSEA-B to join the Office of the Attorney General in Augusta. This full-time paralegal position supports Assistant Attorneys General in the Criminal Division, handling document management, drafting, and case-tracking activities.

The ideal candidate will combine strong writing, organizational skills, and proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat. Excellent collaboration with attorneys and staff is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelors + 2 years paralegal experience OR paralegal program + 1 year experience.
• Equivalent related experience may substitute education year-for-year.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-office support for Assistant Attorneys General in the Criminal Division.
• Draft letters, pleadings, proposed orders, and memoranda.
• Track caseloads, calendars, hearings, and deadlines.
• Open, close, and archive files; organize investigation files.
• Coordinate Grand Jury with court personnel and investigators.
• Prepare hearing exhibits and subpoenas; arrange service of process.
• Compile and prepare legal documents and discovery materials.
• Proofread and edit documents; apply Maine criminal law knowledge.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Division Chief.

Skills

Strong writing

Interpersonal skills

Self-directed

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal program + 1 year

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

The State of Maine is hiring a Research Assistant MSEA-B to join the Office of the Attorney General in Augusta. This full-time paralegal position supports Assistant Attorneys General in the Criminal Division, handling document management, drafting, and case-tracking activities.

The ideal candidate will combine strong writing, organizational skills, and proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat. Excellent collaboration with attorneys and staff is expected.