Description
Immediate Full-time
6-12 months
Remote
$60.00 hourly
The position supporting various operations of a state administrative agency that supports 37 professional and occupational licensing boards and programs. Responsibilities include providing administrative and legal support to the agency’s staff attorney, deputy director and director, including legislative research, assisting with agency rulemaking initiatives, responding to and gathering information in response to Freedom of Access Act requests, reviewing the results of criminal background checks and gathering information from courts and criminal justice agencies as needed, assisting the agency with tasks required to ensure compliance with various interstate compacts, and providing support and work product needed for the administrative complaint process Work is performed under supervision of the agency’s deputy director and staff attorney.
REPRESENTATIVE TASKS: (A position may not be assigned all the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all the duties that may be assigned).
* Conducts legislative research and summarizes legislative history.
* Drafts responses to Freedom of Access Act requests, retrieves and compiles responsive records, and conducts initial confidentiality reviews.
* Compiles and prepares rulemaking forms required to comply with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act.
* Reviews criminal background check results and obtains additional documentation from courts and criminal justice agencies as needed.
* Summarizes complaint case files and prepares memoranda for board and program review.
* Attends administrative hearings and/or board meetings (remotely) as needed.
* Drafts letters of guidance, consent agreements and preliminary denial letters for review by board and program counsel.
* Provides agency in tasks necessary to achieve ADA compliance.
* Assists with implementation of interstate compacts and duties related to mandatory reporting requirements.
* Provides support to the complaint office such as certification of administrative records and related tasks to facilitate collection of civil penalties and respond to appeals of administrative decisions.
Requirements
Knowledge of legal principles and practice.
… Knowledge of applicable state/federal statutes, case law, and regulations.
… Ability to compile and prepare a variety of memoranda and reports.
… Ability to understand, explain, and interpret statutes, administrative regulations, and case law.
… Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
… Ability to communicate effectively.
… Ability to write clearly and effectively.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Entry level knowledges, skills, and/or abilities may be acquired through, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO the following coursework/training and/or experience).
Training, education, or experiences in office and administrative support work that demonstrates competencies in applying a solid knowledge of the principles and practices of a law firm, court, or legal services processes with the ability to research complex legal issues and analyze legal problems -OR- graduation from an approved, accredited paralegal program of instruction.
Contact Email
recruiter@tristatestaffing.com
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