LSE is a statewide non-profit organization that has been providing free legal services to older people and advocating for policies and laws that are consistent with our mission for fifty years. LSE is committed to ensuring that all older people in Maine – of any race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, class, or background -- are secure in meeting their basic needs, including housing, health care, nutrition, and safety. Our Public Poli
Job Title: Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney at the organization is tasked with providing civil legal representation primarily to low-income residents of Maine, with a primary focus on eviction defense and other housing-related matters. The role involves representing clients in eviction court assistance projects across multiple courthouses and handling cases before state agencies, state courts, and federal court. The attorney is also expected to handle
Job Title: Summer 2026 Internships Job Responsibilities: - Work on a wide range of civil legal issues faced by low-income individuals in Maine. - Collaborate with attorneys and advocates to address the immediate needs of individual clients. - Conduct client intake and maintain client communication. - Develop facts pertinent to cases. - Conduct legal research and draft memos and briefs. - Prepare for litigation and engage in other casework activities. - Observe court proceedi
Job Title: Summer 2026 Intern at Organization Job Responsibilities: - Engage in client intake and establish effective communication with clients. - Develop factual information pertinent to cases. - Conduct legal research to support ongoing cases. - Draft memos and legal briefs as part of litigation preparation. - Participate in additional case work as required. - Observe court proceedings to gain practical insights. - Possibility for students who have completed their 2nd yea
Job Title: Summer 2026 Internships Job Responsibilities: - Work on a wide range of civil legal issues affecting low-income individuals in Maine. - Collaborate with attorneys and advocates to address immediate client needs. - Conduct client intake and maintain communication with clients. - Develop facts relevant to cases and perform legal research. - Draft memos and briefs, and prepare for litigation. - Engage in other case work as assigned. - Observe court proceedings and, f
Job Title: Summer 2026 Intern Job Responsibilities: - Work on a wide range of civil legal issues affecting low-income residents of Maine. - Collaborate with attorneys and advocates to address the immediate needs of individual clients. - Conduct client intake and maintain client communication. - Develop facts for cases and perform legal research. - Draft memos and briefs, prepare for litigation, and engage in other case work. - Observe staff during court proceedings. - For st
Job Title: Summer 2026 Intern at Organization Job Responsibilities: - Engage in client intake and maintain effective client communication to understand and address their legal needs. - Conduct fact development and legal research to support case preparation and strategy. - Draft memos and briefs to assist in litigation preparation and other case-related work. - Observe staff during court proceedings to gain practical insights into the legal process. - Eligible students who ha
Job Title: Website and Client Ed Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Website and Client Ed Staff Attorney is tasked with creating and maintaining legal information and tools, utilizing both current and emerging technology to support direct representation, advice, and advocacy roles performed by other staff. This work primarily focuses on two of the organization’s websites, and . The attorney is a member of the Access to Justice Unit and collabora...
2026 Summer Law Clerk POSITION OVERVIEW The organization is seeking law clerks for Summer 2026 to advance environmental protections at the federal, state, and local levels under the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and other federal and state environmental laws. This position can be remote, hybrid, or in-person at the organization’s DC office. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES The law clerks’ duties will include: - Conducting legal research and writing related to environmental,...
