National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 2 weeks ago
Website and Client Ed Staff Attorney
Portland, ME
Contract
Hybrid
Mid Level
$72K/yr - $109K/yrPine Tree Legal Assistance is Maine’s oldest and largest civil legal aid provider. They are seeking a Website and Client Ed Staff Attorney to manage legal education websites and tools, expanding access to justice in Maine and supporting the organization's mission of providing free civil legal assistance.
LegalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Knowledge or ability to learn Drupal to help maintain and improve the function of PTLA.org and KIDSLEGAL.org including cleanup, updates, testing, and monitoring
Knowledge or the ability to learn DocAssemble and other current and emerging technology to maintain and develop high quality client education tools
Knowledge of Google Analytics
Knowledge of website and other accessibility best practices to ensure accessibility to all websites and tools for people with disabilities
Ability to write in plain language and explain complicated legal concepts in easy-to-read materials
Knowledge of language access tools and approaches and the ability to address the language needs of Pine Tree’s client populations
Knowledge or the ability to learn about legal issues facing Pine Tree Legal’s target client populations and think creatively about ways to address the legal issues through technology
Ability to think creatively and develop new legal information and legal tools
Ability to connect and work collaboratively with the national legal aid technology community and local legal aid organizations
Ability to work collaboratively with Pine Tree Legal staff on website and client education tool projects
Ability to work collaboratively with outside vendors, like Pine Tree Legal’s contracted developers
Manage time and priorities in an effective manner; and Share responsibility for general office needs including mail, answering the door, facilities issues, and other needs that may arise
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor and licensed to practice law in Maine, or eligible under MRCP 11 (c)
Positive outlook and approach to the work
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with particular attention to clarity, tone, and audience
High level of organization with excellent time management skills
Skilled at prioritizing work effectively and able to handle multiple competing responsibilities
Familiarity with Drupal, DocAssemble, Microsoft Office products, Canva (or other design software), and willingness to learn new technology as products emerge
Desire to contribute to and maintain Pine Tree's high standards for excellence
Ability to work cooperatively and establish positive working relationships with community partners and agencies
Ability to work independently and as a team
Knowledge or ability to learn Drupal to help maintain and improve the function of PTLA.org and KIDSLEGAL.org including cleanup, updates, testing, and monitoring
Knowledge or the ability to learn DocAssemble and other current and emerging technology to maintain and develop high quality client education tools
Knowledge of Google Analytics
Knowledge of website and other accessibility best practices to ensure accessibility to all websites and tools for people with disabilities
Ability to write in plain language and explain complicated legal concepts in easy-to-read materials
Knowledge of language access tools and approaches and the ability to address the language needs of Pine Tree's client populations
Knowledge or the ability to learn about legal issues facing Pine Tree Legal's target client populations and think creatively about ways to address the legal issues through technology
Ability to think creatively and develop new legal information and legal tools
Ability to connect and work collaboratively with the national legal aid technology community and local legal aid organizations
Ability to work collaboratively with Pine Tree Legal staff on website and client education tool projects
Ability to work collaboratively with outside vendors, like Pine Tree Legal's contracted developers
Manage time and priorities in an effective manner
Share responsibility for general office needs including mail, answering the door, facilities issues, and other needs that may arise
Preferred
Previous litigation experience
Benefits
Employer-paid health insurance with a generous HRA contribution
Generous health insurance opt-out benefit
Employer-paid dental insurance
Employer-paid life and disability insurance
Annual contribution to a 403(b)-retirement plan
Vision and expanded life insurance
12 paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Generous vacation
Floating holidays
Sick leave
Company
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
National Legal Aid & Defender Association leads a broad network of advocates on the frontlines to advance justice and expand opportunity.
Founded in 1911
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.3MKey Investors
Lumina Foundation
2022-02-15Grant· $0.3M
Leadership Team
April Frazier Camara, Esq.
President & CEO
Vernina A.
Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer
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