Assistant Defender I Family & Juvenile Court
maineguidecomPortland (ME)
Assistant Defender I Family & Juvenile Court
Posted 6 days ago
maineguidecomPortland (ME)
SENIORITY
Mid
About the role
The Maine Commission on Public Defense Services in Portland is seeking an Assistant Defender I in the Parents Defense Division to represent parents whose children are in or at risk of custody. The role requires strong advocacy, writing, interviewing, and organizational skills, with potential appellate work and travel to outlying courts.
Work under the supervision of the Parents Counsel District Defender and share office space with the PDS Criminal Public Defender office; collaborate with staff
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