Pine Tree Legal Assistance, Inc.

Attorney

• Handle a wide variety of cases for Maine veterans
• Provide civil legal services ranging from triage to full legal representation
• Aid in the prevention of homelessness and health-harming social conditions
• Appear in court for representation in various cases
• Provide administrative advocacy on civil legal needs
• Conduct community engagement with veteran service organizations and VA staff

Veterans Unit Staff Attorney

• Handle a variety of cases for Maine veterans, providing civil legal services ranging from triage and consultations to full legal representation
• Appear in court on a regular basis to provide representation in consumer, landlord/tenant, and benefits cases
• Provide administrative advocacy on civil legal needs
• Conduct community engagement with VA clinical and administrative staff and veteran service organizations
• Establish new relationships in areas across the state for timely referrals

Veterans Unit Attorney

• Provide high-quality and holistic legal services to Indigenous People
• Collaborate with other staff in the Indigenous People’s Unit (IPU)
• Work on litigation, appearing in court and administrative proceedings
• Handle cases involving Indian Child Welfare Act, racial discrimination, criminal cases, and tribal rights
• Engage in community networking to strengthen Pine Tree’s reputation
• Community engagement and networking to ensure access to legal services
• Provide supervision support for paralegals and interns
• Develop written client education materials and provide outreach and/or training

Veterans Unit Staff Attorney

Veterans Unit Attorney

Indigenous Peoples Unit Attorney