Job Title: Charlotte E. Ray Legal Fellowship 2026 Job Responsibilities: The Charlotte E. Ray Legal Fellowship is a one-year position designed to honor Charlotte E. Ray, the first African American female lawyer. The fellowship provides new or recently barred lawyers an opportunity to work as attorneys at a renowned non-profit environmental advocacy organization. The Fellow will rotate across various program areas, including clean energy and climate change, environmental justi
Job Title: Charlotte E. Ray Legal Fellowship 2026 Job Responsibilities: The Charlotte E. Ray Legal Fellowship is a one-year position designed to honor Charlotte E. Ray, the first African American female lawyer, and is ideal for third-year law students, judicial clerks, or recent law school graduates. The Fellowship offers new or recently barred lawyers an opportunity to serve as an attorney at a respected non-profit environmental advocacy organization. The Fellow will work i
Job Title: Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney at the organization is tasked with providing civil legal representation primarily to low-income Maine residents, focusing on eviction defense and other housing-related matters. This role involves handling cases for clients who may not be eligible for assistance from other providers due to immigration status. While the central focus is on housing, the attorney may also engage in public benefits matters. Key r
Job Title: Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: Direct Client Assistance & Representation - Provide limited and full representation to clients in civil matters within the organization's core practice areas. - Conduct legal triage, case assessment, and case placement. - Represent clients in court or administrative proceedings as needed. Volunteer Attorney Support & Engagement - Review and triage cases for legal sufficiency prior to volunteer assignment. - Mentor, advise, an
Job Title: 2026 Nan Heald Black Fly Fellowship Job Responsibilities: - Increase access to free civil legal aid in Western Maine through the Nan Heald Black Fly Fellowship. - Engage in a combination of direct legal services and community outreach, focusing on building relationships with community partners. - Primarily focus on legal work related to housing and public benefits, with additional responsibilities in family law and victims' rights. - Assist experienced attorneys w
Job Title: Veterans Unit Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Veterans Unit Staff Attorney is responsible for handling a diverse range of cases for veterans in Southern Maine. The primary duties include providing civil legal services that range from triage and consultations to full legal representation. The attorney will work within a team to prevent homelessness and address health-harming social conditions such as evictions, consumer issues, and the potential loss of so