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Maine Commission on Public Defense Services

Paralegal

Maine Commission on Public Defense Services
Capitol Region Public Defenders
Opening Date: August 31, 2026
Closing Date: September 15, 2026
Grade / Admin unit : 20 / Professional/Technical
Job Class Code: 0884
Position Number: 146000034
Salary: $20.68 - $28.88/Hourly
Location: Augusta

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Assistant Defender I

Maine Commission on Public Defense Services
Opening Date: August 28, 2026
Closing Date: September 14, 2026
Grade / Admin Unit: 38 / Professional / Technical
Job Class Code: 0621
Salary: $102,107.20 - $144,684.80 / Annually
Position Number: 200025244
Location: Augusta, Bangor, or Caribou
Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

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Assistant Defender I

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Assistant Defender II

Maine Commission on Public Defense Services
Opening Date: August 28, 2026
Closing Date: September 21, 2026
Grade / Admin Unit: 30 / Professional/Technical
Job Class Code: 0622
Salary: $71,843.20 - $101,587.20/Annually
Position Number: 200025236
Location: Augusta, Bangor or Caribou

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Paralegal

Maine Commission on Public Defense Services
Opening Date: August 28, 2026
Closing Date: September 14, 2026
Grade / Admin Unit: 20 / Professional / Technical
Job Class Code: 0884
Salary: $20.68 - $28.88 / Hourly
Position Number: 200025239
Location: Portland
Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

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Paralegal

Maine Commission on Public Defense Services
Opening Date: August 28, 2026
Closing Date: September 14, 2026
Grade / Admin Unit: 20 / Professional / Technical
Job Class Code: 0884
Salary: $20.68 - $28.88 / Hourly
Position Number: 200025239
Location: Augusta
Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

[Apply Here]