Paralegal - Public Defender Support (Lewiston)

State-of-Maine; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Maine Commission on Public Defense Services is seeking a paralegal to support multiple attorneys across parental defense, criminal defense, and appellate work in Lewiston. The role emphasizes accurate case preparation, document management, and effective communication with courts and agencies.

The ideal candidate is self-directed, highly organized, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced legal environment, handling confidential material and technology with ease.

Qualifications

• Training, education, or experiences in office and administrative support that demonstrate knowledge of law firm, court, or legal services processes with ability to research legal issues.
• Graduation from an approved, accredited paralegal program of instruction.
• Ability to research complex legal issues and analyze legal problems.

Responsibilities

• Support busy attorneys and track large caseloads.
• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite for day-to-day tasks.
• Manage heavy email traffic across multiple shared inboxes.
• Maintain communication with clients about court dates and case status.
• Draft routine documents including discovery requests, motions, and client correspondence.
• Maintain an accurate calendar of scheduled court dates.
• Process incoming court documents and keep case files up to date.
• Collect, manage, and organize discovery.
• Use Adobe Pro to compile documents and electronic discovery binders.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Legal Administrator.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Highly organized

Self-directed

Team player

Ability to write clearly

Excellent communication under stress

Education

Paralegal program or instruction

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Pro

Job description

Maine Commission on Public Defense Services is seeking a paralegal to support multiple attorneys across parental defense, criminal defense, and appellate work in Lewiston. The role emphasizes accurate case preparation, document management, and effective communication with courts and agencies.

The ideal candidate is self-directed, highly organized, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced legal environment, handling confidential material and technology with ease.