Attorney Jobs in Augusta, ME

An Attorney, also known as a Lawyer, plays a crucial role in the legal industry by providing professional legal advice, interpreting and applying laws, and representing individuals, corporations, and government agencies in court disputes and negotiations. They draft and file legal documents such as lawsuits, appeals, contracts, deeds, and wills. Attorneys might also specialize in certain areas of law such as criminal law, family law, civil rights law, environmental law, or tax law. They must have a comprehensive understanding of legal theories and be able to effectively use laws and precedents to assist their clients.

Attorneys must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA), and they must pass their state's bar exam to be certified to practice law. Their work requires excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, research, and public speaking skills. Prior to becoming an attorney, individuals may have roles such as a Law Clerk, Paralegal, or Legal Intern, to gain practical experience in the legal field. These roles often involve conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and assisting attorneys in preparing for trials and hearings.

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Assistant Attorney General - Natural Resources Division

  • Augusta, ME
  • 3 hours ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 3 hours ago

Experience with administrative law, civil and appellate litigation, or environmental/natural resource law is preferred....

Worker's Compensation Attorney Advocate - Augusta Office

  • Augusta, ME
  • 10 hours ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 10 hours ago

Negotiates resolutions and/or compromise of claims in order to reduce litigation claims in administrative system....

Worker's Compensation Attorney Advocate - Augusta Office

  • Augusta, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 1 day ago

Negotiates resolutions and/or compromise of claims in order to reduce litigation claims in administrative system....

Assistant Attorney General - Litigation Division

  • Augusta, ME
  • 4 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 4 days ago

for an Assistant Attorney General within the Litigation Division in the Augusta Office....

Customer Success Advocate II

  • Augusta, ME
  • 10 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 10 days ago

About Lumen** Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and...

Labor and Employment Attorney

  • Augusta, ME
  • 10 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 10 days ago

. + Represent or manage representation in employment-related disputes, including agency actions, administrative claims, mediation, and litigation. + Collaborate with HR and other members of Legal to...

Service Advocate

  • Augusta, ME
  • 10 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 10 days ago

at CVS Health in Augusta, Maine, United States Job Description At CVS Health, were building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are...

Document Review Attorney - remdocrevatty_16-4658

  • Augusta, ME
  • 15 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 15 days ago

This job was posted by : For more information, please see: Beacon Hill Legal is seeking Document Review Attorneys for a fully remote, temporary position with our client....

Remote Work

Assistant Attorney General - Healthcare Crimes Unit

  • Augusta, ME
  • 16 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 16 days ago

at State of Maine, Bureau of Human Resources in Augusta, Maine, United States Job Description Assistant Attorney General Healthcare Crimes Unit MRS HCU HCU HCU HCU...

Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial: $16.50 USD per hour ALL ABOUT TARGET As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of...

Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Division

  • Augusta, ME
  • 20 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 20 days ago

at State of Maine, Bureau of Human Resources in Augusta, Maine, United States Job Description Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Division MRS DHHS TANF ASPIRE DHHS AAG MINIMUM QUALIFICATONS...

Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Division

  • Augusta, ME
  • 22 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 22 days ago

This position will be primarily responsible for criminal prosecutions in the Unified Criminal Docket, as well as appellate cases before the Law Court....

One to three years of legal practice with demonstrated proficiency in administrative law and litigation is preferred....

Contract Attorneys For Document Review

  • Augusta, ME
  • 28 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 28 days ago

Beacon Hill Legal seeks US barred attorneys in the Oklahoma market to join our remote review teams. We have a number of large reviews in the pipeline looking to kick off during June....

Remote Work

Staff Attorney - Anticipated Vacancy

  • Hallowell, ME (7 miles from Augusta, ME)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hallowell, ME (7 miles from Augusta, ME)
  • 30+ days ago

seeks an experienced attorney to serve as a Hearing Examiner/Presiding Officer in Commission proceedings....

Demographic Data for Augusta, ME

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Salary for Attorney Jobs in Augusta, ME

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLegal research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Attorneys in Augusta, ME offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
72.9%
Bachelor's Degree
12.9%
Master's Degree
7.3%
Associate's Degree
3.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.7%
High School or GED
1.6%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Attorneys in Augusta, ME
2-4 years
50.8%
None
15.4%
10+ years
11.8%
Less than 1 year
5.9%
1-2 years
5.8%
6-8 years
5.4%
4-6 years
4.8%


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