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LEGAL Assistant Must have experience in family law. Candidates must be organized and detail oriented with sufficient word processing abilities. Strong communication skills as well as the discretion to work independently and in coordination with a team desired. Five plus years of experience preferred. Please send cover letter and resume to: Williams-Greco, P.A. 17 Crescent Street Biddeford, ME 04005 or e-mail to: sallywilliams@ williams-greco.com (posted 11/13/07) * * * UNION STAFF ATTORNEY MSEA-SEIU Local 1989, a progressive, statewide union representing over 15,000 public and private sector employees, is seeking to hire a staff attorney. The attorney will advise union officers, staff and members on matters relating to the union's activities and represent the union in arbitration, administrative and court proceedings. Some travel and extended work hours are required. This is a bargaining unit position; pay and benefits are competitive and are governed by the collective bargaining agreement. Preference will be given to an attorney with significant experience in labor and employment law who has shown a strong commitment to the labor movement. Candidates must be licensed to practice law in at least one state and must become licensed in Maine to achieve permanent status. MSEA-SEIU is committed to diversity and encourages women and minorities to apply. By November 30, 2007, send cover letter, resume, references and writing sample to: Roberta L. de Araujo General Counsel MSEA-SEIU Local 1989 65 State Street, P.O.Box 1072 Augusta, ME 04332-1072 Or electronically to: roberta.dearaujo@mseaseiu.org (posted 11/13/07) * * * Clerk of Court, United States Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the First Circuit Boston, Massachusetts , The United States Courts for the First Circuit seeks a Clerk of Court for the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel (BAP). The Clerk is responsible for the administration of all non-judicial functions of the BAP, including case processing, reporting requirements, and coordination among all BAP judges. The clerk will also perform substantive legal work. A law degree is required, and experience practicing bankruptcy law is preferred. Candidates must also possess a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible administrative and managerial experience and a thorough understanding of the organizational, procedural and human aspects of managing an organization. Salary: $95,705 - $124,415. Send a letter of application and a resume by close of business on Friday, December 14, 2007 to: Gary H. Wente, Circuit Executive Office of the Circuit Executive 1 Courthouse Way Suite 3700 Boston, MA 02210 The successful candidate is subject to an FBI background check and investigation as a condition of employment. EOE (posted 11/13/07) * * * LEGAL RECEPTIONIST UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE DISTRICT OF MAINE SEEKS PART-TIME RECEPTIONIST: Outstanding opportunity to work as a part-time Federal Information Receptionist in a fastpaced, dynamic legal setting. This position is a dedicated job share of approximately 20 hours per week. The job share is part of the Federal Career Internship Program wherein you will be appointed to a 2 year internship with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Maine. Upon successful completion of the internship, you may be eligible for permanent placement within the office. As the Office Receptionist, you will provide a variety of receptionist, office automation and clerical support duties. Duties include: receiving telephone calls and visitors to the office, controlling access to the office and insuring that only visitors properly cleared are authorized entry, and responding to inquiries and providing general information regarding office programs. The successful candidates will also receive, review and distribute incoming mail. In addition, the receptionist is responsible for maintaining miscellaneous numerical/alpha files so that correspondence checks can be made for unfamiliar material received and performing supply inventory checks. This position also involves preparing and maintaining time and attendance, travel vouchers and personnel-related documents for review and signature. Requirements: Applicants must meet all requirements identified in the Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions for GS-304-05 issued by the Office of Personnel Management. This information is available for your review on OPM's web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/index.asp. All applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-4 level or four years of education above the high school level. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the positiona nd that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this position. Applicants for this position must be able to type 40 words per minute. Applicants must indicate their typing speed on their application/resume. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience regardless of whether compensation was received or whether the experience was gained as a part-time for full-time occupation. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date or must meet educational requirements within 2 months of the closing date. Applications can be accepted from students who expect to complete qualifying education within 9 months from the date of application. However, agencies must verify that the education was completed successfully before the applicant can be appointed. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that their applications clearly reflect that all qualification requirements are met. No additional information will be solicited or accepted after the closing date of this vacancy announcement. HOW TO APPLY Submit an Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612), OR resume, OR any other written format that describes your job-related qualifications. You should include certain information (such as your Social Security Number and statement of U.S. citizenship) to receive consideration for this position. The brochure Applying for a Federal Job (OF-510) outlines what is required. The OF510, OF-612, and information about applying for Federal jobs are available from the USAJOBS information system through the website at: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/forms.asp In addition, please submit a separate narrative statement addressing the required, knowledge, skill and abilities (KSAs) listed in #2 above. Applicants are encouraged to provide an e-mail address in their application package. The e-mail address will be used to notify applicants on the status of their application. If no e-mail address is provided, applicants will be notified via regular mail. VETERANS' PREFERENCE Veterans must submit a copy of their DD-214 as proof of entitlement to veterans' preference. Veterans claiming 10-point preference must also submit an Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (SF-15); an official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs or a branch of the Armed Forces, dated 1991 or later, certifying the veteran's present receipt of compensation for service-connected disability or disability retirement pay; or other appropriate documentation as listed on the back of the Form SF-15. For more information, please see the Veteran's Information Guide at http://www.opm.gov/veterans/ More Info: For a complete copy of the vacancy announcement, benefit information and instructions on how to apply, please visit our website at: http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/me/ or contact: Sandra J. Dow, Administrative Officer U.S. Attorney's Office 100 Middle Street Portland, Maine 04101 (207) 780-3257 sandra.dow@usdoj.gov Contact Sandra Dow Administrative Officer U.S. Attorney's Office 100 Middle Street 6th Floor, East Tower Portland, ME 04101 Phone (207) 780-3257 Fax (207) 780-3304 (posted 11/5/07) * * * ASSISTANT CITY SOLICITOR The City of Bangor (population 33,000) is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill the position of Assistant City Solicitor. This position is appointed by and reports to the City Solicitor. The Assistant City Solicitor provides legal services to both elected and administrative officials, assists in preparing ordinances, contracts, leases and other legal documents, conducts legal research, attends meetings of various City Boards/Commissions and may render legal advice upon request. Applicants must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, successful completion of JD degree from an accredited law school and a license to practice law in the State of Maine. Prior significant experience in municipal law is strongly preferred; litigation or environmental law background is also useful. Salary range for this position is $50,475 to $67,807 plus a comprehensive fringe benefit package. To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and references no later than 4:30 p.m., Friday, November 23, 2007 to: Human Resources Department Bangor City Hall 73 Harlow Street Bangor, ME 04401 barbara.pepin@bangormaine.gov (posted 11/5/07) * * * Paralegal Legal Division/Property Office-- DOT The department is seeking an experienced title examiner with strong research skills. Independent judgment and the ability to communicate title issues effectively in writing are required. This position requires a high degree of accuracy and organizational ability with work performed in the registries and in the office. This position requires statewide travel. Requires a Bachelors Degree and one (1) year of paralegal experience in a law firm, court, or legal services agency -OR- graduation from an approved paralegal course of instruction. Equivalent related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. This position will provide paralegal support to the department's legal staff in the area of transportation and real estate law. Responsibilities include reviewing title abstracts, generating title reports, drafting legal, closing and acquisition documents. Independent judgment, strong organizational skills and map reading skills are required. This position requires occasional statewide travel. Requires a Bachelors Degree and two (2) years of paralegal experience in a law firm, court, or legal services agency - OR - graduation from an approved, accredited paralegal program of instruction and one (1) year of paralegal experience. Equivalent related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. For each position forward a cover letter, current resume, completed Direct Hire application to: MaineDOT, Attn: Patti Guptill, Human Resources, 16 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0016, no later than 5:00 p.m., November 23, 2007. Applications are available by calling, (207)624-3050, and on the MaineDOT website: www.maine.gov/mdot-stage/jobs/jobs.php MDOT is an equal opportunity/affirmative action (posted 11/5/07) * * *

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