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Employed Defender and other direct hire job opportunities are listed below. 

Maine Commission on Public Defense Services 

Assistant Defender I

Opening Date: September 29, 2026
Closing Date: October 13, 2026
Grade / Admin Unit: 38 / Professional / Technical
Job Class Code: 0621
Salary: $102,107.20 - $144,684.80 / Annually
Position Number: 146000083
Location: Bangor or Ellsworth
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Assistant Defender II

Opening Date: October 08, 2026
Closing Date: October 23, 2026
Grade / Admin Unit: 30 / Professional/Technical  
Job Class Code: 0622
Salary: $75,067.20 - $106,163.20/Annually
Position Number: 146000044
Location: Bangor
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Assistant Defender II

Opening Date: October 08, 2026
Closing Date: October 23, 2026
Grade / Admin Unit: 30 / Professional/Technical  
Job Class Code: 0622
Salary: $75,067.20 - $106,163.20/Annually
Position Number: 200025238
Location: Caribou
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