Legal Administrator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Maine Department of Transportation in Augusta, ME seeks a supervisory real estate paralegal in the Title Office. The role requires a strong real property background, proficiency in title abstracting, plan reading, and drafting closing documents for property acquisitions related to transportation projects.

You will supervise real estate paralegals, collaborate with the Property Office Manager, Chief Surveyor and Transportation Counsel, and support condemnation processes across Maine's

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree and four years of paralegal experience in a law firm, court, or legal services agency, or an equivalent combination.
• Preference given to real estate transactional experience and title abstracting.
• Ability to read plans and understand right-of-way maps.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train the Department’s real estate paralegals in the Title Office.
• Prepare and review title work and closing documents for property conveyances.
• Assist with the condemnation process and property acquisitions for transportation projects.
• Coordinate with the Property Office Manager, Chief Surveyor, mappers, and Transportation Counsel to resolve title issues.

Skills

Real estate knowledge

Title abstracting

Plan reading

Drafting real estate documents

Closing documents

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Paralegal experience 4 years

Job description

Maine Department of Transportation

Starting Salary:$59,987.20 – $84,718.40 per year

Office/Bureau: Legal Services - Title Office

Location: Augusta, ME

Opening Date: September 29, 2026

Closing Date: October 14, 2026

Job 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 Qualifications

A 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.

Why 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 pays85%-95%of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60-$13,650.48annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium costsfor 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%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information aboutprogram requirements.
• Dental Insurance– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.06% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

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.