Senior Paralegal (Licensing & Regulatory Support) – Legal Work Supporting the State

Manpower Maine; Augusta (ME); Remote; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Maine is seeking a Senior Paralegal (Licensing & Regulatory Support) to assist with regulatory oversight, legislative research, and rulemaking initiatives for state agencies. The role involves handling complex legal work independently and supporting attorneys and agency leadership in a high-level environment.

The position offers a competitive rate of $60/hr and requires residency in Maine with the option to work from home.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional paralegal experience required.
• Strong knowledge of legal principles, legal research, statutes, regulations, and administrative processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to draft professional legal correspondence and memoranda.
• Ability to interpret statutes, regulations, and case law.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Team-oriented professional willing to support attorneys, leadership, and agency staff as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legislative research and summarize legislative history.
• Draft responses to Freedom of Information Act requests and perform confidentiality reviews.
• Prepare rulemaking documentation in compliance with Maine Administrative Procedure Act.
• Review criminal background check results and obtain additional documentation from courts.
• Summarize complaint case files and prepare memoranda for board and program review.
• Draft letters of guidance, consent agreements, and preliminary denial letters for attorney review.
• Assist with interstate compact implementation, mandatory reporting, ADA compliance initiatives, and administrative complaint processes.
• Attend virtual administrative hearings and board meetings as needed.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Legal research

Regulatory compliance

Drafting correspondence

Administrative law

Job description

Senior Paralegal (Licensing & Regulatory Support) – Legal Work Supporting the State Pay Rate: $60/hr Schedule: Day Shift Assignment Length: Long-Term Temp up to 1 Year

We are hiring a Paralegal with at least 5 years of experience to support a state agencies responsible for licensing and regulatory oversight of numerous professional and occupational boards and programs. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional who enjoys regulatory work, legislative research, and administrative law in a fast-paced environment. This position pays $60/hr and is anticipated to last up to 12 months. This is a high-level paralegal role supporting attorneys and agency leadership on legislative research, rulemaking initiatives, compliance activities, public records requests, administrative complaints, and regulatory matters. Candidates must have 5+ years of solid paralegal experience and be comfortable handling complex legal and administrative work independently.

Important Notes:

• While this is a work from home position, candidates must reside in Maine


• Must be able to physically pick up company equipment in Augusta


• Occasional attendance at virtual hearings and board meetings may be required


• Background check required

Typical Daily Duties:

• Conduct legislative research and summarize legislative history


• Draft responses to Freedom of Access Act requests and perform initial confidentiality reviews


• Compile and prepare rulemaking documentation in compliance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act


• Review criminal background check results and obtain additional documentation from courts and criminal justice agencies


• Summarize complaint case files and prepare memoranda for board and program review


• Draft letters of guidance, consent agreements, and preliminary denial letters for attorney review


• Assist with interstate compact implementation, mandatory reporting requirements, ADA compliance initiatives, and administrative complaint processes


• Attend virtual administrative hearings and board meetings as needed

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of professional paralegal experience required


• Strong knowledge of legal principles, legal research, statutes, regulations, and administrative processes


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to draft professional legal correspondence and memoranda


• Ability to interpret statutes, regulations, and case law


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail


• Team-oriented professional willing to support attorneys, leadership, and agency staff as needed

We look forward to working with you.