Assistant Attorney General- Child Protection
Core
Litigate high-volume DHHS child protection cases in Maine District Courts, developing litigation strategies within days of filing and performing regular training for child welfare staff.
Role type
Civil litigator (Assistant Attorney General)
Builds
Legal representation and advocacy for child protection cases
Domain
Public Law / Child Welfare
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
trial practice, motion practice, negotiation, legal writing, case management, client communication, time optimization, remote court proceedings proficiency
Preferred skills
appellate writing
Technologies
law office technology
Responsibilities
Handle expedited and intensive litigation with multiple weekly court appearances; conduct multi-day trials; train DHHS child welfare staff; perform assigned legal work in the child welfare field.
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC