Workers' Comp Attorney Advocate – Hybrid (Maine)

MaineGuide; Lewiston (ME); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

Retirement Plan

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Health/Dependent Care FSA

Public Service Student Loan Forgiven.

Parental leave

Job summary

The State of Maine seeks a Workers’ Compensation Board Attorney Advocate in Lewiston to provide professional services to injured workers, advising, consulting, and representing before administrative bodies. Responsibilities include developing evidence, drafting briefs, and coordinating with senior staff under limited supervision.

Minimum qualifications require admission to Maine bar and eligibility for practice within 12 months, with strong research, writing, and negotiation skills essential to

Qualifications

• Admission to the practice of law in Maine with current bar membership.
• Eligible for admission within twelve months if not yet admitted.
• Experience in workers’ compensation or administrative law preferred.
• Strong advocacy, research, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent injured workers in administrative hearings and provide legal services.
• Analyze case information and documents to advocate for clients.
• Counsel and advise injured workers to protect their rights.
• Explain laws, timelines, risks, and options to workers.
• Negotiate with insurers, employers, and other parties to protect rights.
• Draft memoranda and briefs for litigation and proceedings.
• Coordinate with senior staff to ensure consistent legal interpretation.
• Prepare cases for appellate review to the Law Court.

Skills

Legal research

Administrative law

Trial techniques

Negotiation

Legal writing

Education

Admission to Maine Bar

Job description

The State of Maine seeks a Workers’ Compensation Board Attorney Advocate in Lewiston to provide professional services to injured workers, advising, consulting, and representing before administrative bodies. Responsibilities include developing evidence, drafting briefs, and coordinating with senior staff under limited supervision.

Minimum qualifications require admission to Maine bar and eligibility for practice within 12 months, with strong research, writing, and negotiation skills essential to