Hybrid Website and Client Education Staff Attorney

at Pine Tree Legal Assistance, Inc.

• Job title: Website and Client Education Staff Attorney
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $71,920 - $108,920 per year
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Tech skills: Drupal
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Portland, United States

About the role

• Website and Client Ed Staff Attorney creating legal information and tools at Pine Tree Legal Assistance. Collaborating with staff to enhance client education and accessibility to legal resources.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor and licensed to practice law in Maine, or eligible under MRCP 11 (c)
• Positive outlook and approach to the work
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with particular attention to clarity, tone, and audience
• High level of organization with excellent time management skills
• Skilled at prioritizing work effectively and able to handle multiple competing responsibilities
• Familiarity with Drupal, DocAssemble, Microsoft Office products, Canva (or other design software), and willingness to learn new technology as products emerge
• Desire to contribute to and maintain Pine Tree’s high standards for excellence
• Ability to work cooperatively and establish positive working relationships with community partners and agencies
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Previous litigation experience preferred
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel throughout Maine.

Benefits

• Employer-paid health insurance with a generous HRA contribution
• Generous health insurance opt-out benefit
• Employer-paid dental insurance
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Annual contribution to a 403(b)-retirement plan
• 12 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Generous vacation, floating holidays, and sick leave