Asst Attorney General
Core
Appellate attorney for the Child Protection Division handling administrative appeals in Superior Courts and occasionally responding to Petitions for Certiorari in the US Supreme Court.
Role type
Appellate attorney (legal counsel)
Builds
Legal motions, briefs, and oral arguments for child protection cases
Domain
Public Law / Child Protection / Appellate Litigation
Required skills
Appellate advocacy, motion drafting, brief writing, oral argument, case tracking, time management
Preferred skills
Experience with Maine Rules of Appellate Procedure, experience building appendices
Technologies
Legal research databases, court filing systems
Responsibilities
Write 60-80 briefs per year, perform live-streamed oral arguments, handle voluminous trial court records and transcripts, craft arguments balancing child safety and parental rights
Seniority
Mid-Senior level, specialized IC