Executive Director

A juris doctor degree from an ABA approved school and either licensure or the ability to become licensed to practice law in the State of Maine is required.  Applicants with an advanced degree or experience in public administration, court administration or related administrative field, plus management experience are preferred. The ideal candidate should have significant criminal defense experience including the provision of indigent legal services, significant public sector leadership experience, and be highly skilled in personnel management, public policy advocacy, and budget development. The ideal candidate should also have experience with juvenile defense, child protection law and practices and involuntary commitment law and practices. Applicants must be familiar with the ABA standards relating to the provision of indigent defense legal services.