Pine Tree Legal Assistance, Inc.

Attorney

• Provide high-quality, low-barrier holistic legal services to victims of domestic and sexual violence and stalking
• Consult and collaborate with local resource centers and service providers
• Provide legal advocacy ranging from advice to full representation in cases
• Engage in community networking and outreach to strengthen access to legal services
• Participate in working groups to improve systems for addressing domestic and sexual violence

Family Law Attorney, Victim Rights

• Provide high-quality, low-barrier holistic legal services to victims in Maine
• Provide legal services to victims of domestic and sexual violence in Androscoggin, Oxford, and Franklin Counties
• Occasional coverage for FLVR cases in other areas of Maine on an as-needed basis
• Collaborate within a statewide team specializing in domestic and sexual violence cases
• Provide legal representation in appropriate cases with the highest impact
• Focus on protection from abuse, family matters, and education cases
• Consult and collaborate with other service providers and community response teams
• Participate in working groups and coalitions to improve systems addressing domestic violence issues
• Engage with the community to strengthen access to legal services and outreach efforts

Family Law – Victim Rights Attorney

• Create and maintain legal information and legal tools that utilize current and emerging technology
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Access and Training and the Access to Justice team to maintain Pine Tree’s tradition of high-quality websites and client education tools
• 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 ability to address the language needs of Pine Tree’s client populations
• 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.

Family Law Attorney, Victim Rights

Family Law – Victim Rights Attorney

Website and Client Education Staff Attorney