Legal Administrator

State-of-Maine; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maine Department of Transportation is seeking a supervisory professional for the Title Office within the Office of Legal Services in Augusta, ME. The role emphasizes real property expertise, title abstracting, and drafting real estate transactional documents, including closing documents.

The incumbent will supervise real estate paralegals, review title work and legal descriptions, and coordinate with the Property Office Manager, Chief Surveyor, mappers, and Transportation Counsel to resolve

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree and four (4) years of paralegal experience in a law firm, court, or legal services agency - or - an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review title work and ensure accuracy of title descriptions.
• Review technical legal descriptions and compare them to right-of-way maps.
• Incorporate descriptions into legal documents used in condemnation and property conveyances.
• Provide supervision and training for real estate paralegals in the Title Office.

Skills

Real estate knowledge

Paralegal experience

Title abstracting

Reading plans

Drafting documents

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State’s career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State..Maine Department of TransportationStarting Salary: $59,987.20 – $84,718.40 per yearOffice/Bureau: Legal Services - Title OfficeLocation: Augusta, MEOpening Date: September 29, 2026Closing Date: October 14, 2026Job Description:This position is a professional services position of a supervisory nature located in the Title Office within the Department of Transportation's Office of Legal Services. This position requires an individual who has a strong real property background, with a high degree of proficiency and experience in title abstracting, reading and understanding property plans, and drafting real estate transactional documents, including closing documents. Duties include preparing and reviewing title work; reviewing technical legal descriptions and comparing them to right-of-way maps and incorporating descriptions into legal documents used in the Department’s condemnation process to acquire property for the construction and rehabilitation of the Department’s transportation infrastructure for the various modes of transportation for which the Department is responsible and for other property conveyances; working with the Department’s Property Office Manager, Chief Surveyor, mappers, and Transportation Counsel to resolve title issues and ensure the accuracy of title and mapping documents; and general real estate paralegal support for the Title Office.In addition, this position provides supervision and training for the Department’s real estate paralegals in the Title Office.Preference will be given to candidates possessing real estate transactional experience, title abstracting experience, and the ability to understand and read plans.Minimum QualificationsA Bachelors Degree and four (4) years of paralegal experience in a law firm, court, or legal services agency - or - an equivalent combination of education and experience.Application Instructions:Interested applicants need to apply online by clicking the \"Apply for this Opening/Apply Now\" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and any applicable copies of post-secondary transcripts, licensing, registration and certifications.*If you require a paper application or for general questions, please contact MaineDOT Human Resources at 207-624-3050 or via email at [e-mail] join our team?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:Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.Wellness – We care about you and your family’s wellbeing, offering 12 days of sick leave annually to help you stay healthy.Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60-$13,650.48 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by up to 5%. 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