Secretary Associate Legal
Secretary Associate Legal
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$ 40081 - 57699
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Secretary Associate Legal
Job Class Code: 6560
Pay Grade 17
Opening Date: May 28 2025
Closing Date: June 25 2025
The Maine Public Utilities Commission seeks a highly motivated individual to fill a full-time Secretary Associate Legal position in the Legal Division.
Responsibilities include administrative support to MPUC attorneys and/or individuals in the legal field requiring knowledge of legal processes procedures terminology and/or documents. Responsibilities require the use of independent judgment initiative and discretion to make determinations on varied matters. This is office and administrative support work in assisting individuals with complex clerical responsibilities and administrative details that require sound knowledge of accompanying processes and procedures; including but not limited to setting up and recording in-person and video proceedings; and taking legal notes during such proceedings such as conferences hearings and technical conferences for purposes of creating transcripts for the administrative record.
The candidate we are looking for will also have the ability to provide outstanding customer service in person and over the phone. They will serve as an intermediary with public and private contacts. They will have proficient skills using Microsoft Word Excel Power Point Adobe and other computer applications including the Commissions case management system.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Training education or experience in office and administrative support work that demonstrates 1) competency in applying a solid knowledge of the principles and practices of office processes and administrative functions to perform complex secretarial support tasks and 2) the ability to use independent judgment initiative and discretion to make determinations on varied matters. Competency in applying a solid knowledge of legal terminology and legal practices to perform complex secretarial tasks. All positions in this classification assume the qualifications of:Secretary.
Salary: The position is Pay Grade 17 ($40081.60 - $57699.20 annually).
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the Apply button and also uploading a cover letter outlining interest in the position and a current resume. If you require a paper application please go to the following link: Information:
For more information or questions please contact Celeste Gaylord Maine Public Utilities Commission at .
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:
- Work-Life Fit Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays12 days of sick leave and3 weeks of vacation leaveannually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays85%-100%of employee-only premiums ($11196.96 -$13172.88 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium costsfor you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
- Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value).
- Retirement Plan The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employees pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
State employees are eligible for anextensive and highly competitive benefits package covering many aspects of wellness. Learn aboutadditional wellness benefitsfor State employees from theOffice of Employee Health and Wellness.
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated foranything less than full-time.
Theres a job and then theres purposeful transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn grow and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race color sex sexual orientation or gender identity physical or mental disability religion age ancestry national origin familial status or genetics.
If youre looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do wed love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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Information provided during the application interview and selection process will be verified.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
