Senior Paralegal: Licensing & Regulatory Support (Remote, ME)

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

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.