Fulltime Paralegal Position in Augusta

LSE is a non-profit organization that provides free legal services to Maine’s seniors.

LSE is adding a new paralegal position to its Helpline staff. LSE’s Helpline provides free legal services via telephone on a statewide basis. The new paralegal will 1) upon request by a Helpline Attorney, refer calls to referral attorneys; 2) under the supervision of a Helpline Attorney, assist with responding to calls in the consumer debt and other areas; and 3) provide coverage for the Helpline Intake Paralegal when he or she is absent from work. The Helpline Intake Paralegal screens clients for eligibility and identifies the nature of the caller’s problem.

Applicants should have formal paralegal training or at least three years experience working as a paralegal. Applicants without paralegal training or experience but with applicable experience working in the consumer debt area will also be considered. The successful candidate must have outstanding organizational skills, a proven ability to provide exceptional client service, and extensive experience working with computers.

Submit letter of interest, resume, and references by regular mail by no later than October 19 to:

Jaye L. Martin, Executive Director
5 Wabon Street
Augusta, ME 04330

LSE is an equal opportunity employer