Nan Alessandra assists clients at every stage of work and employment. With over 35 years of experience representing public and private sector employers, Nan works with clients from consulting to litigation and arbitration. Companies rely on them to stay compliant and manage their risks with ever-changing labor laws. Gallagher, who is certified by the New Jersey Bureau of Court Administration, is often used as a mediator in labor disputes, and is often asked to serve as a hearing officer for administrative hearings in hospitals. Lawyers provide direct legal representation ranging from legal advice and brief legal assistance to negotiations, mediation and full legal representation of low-income tenant households at risk of eviction and potential homelessness. The attorney should expect to appear regularly in Maine County, as well as before various administrative agencies, including housing agencies and other subsidized housing providers. Occasional practice is to be expected before the Superior Court and the Supreme Court of Maine. Lawyers also help tenants apply for rent assistance or other resources through local community action agencies, municipalities and public agencies. In addition, the lawyer will engage in public relations to educate tenants, lawyers, vendors and community partners on the many issues and resources that impact housing stability. Lawyers in this position should expect to manage a high-volume litigation practice. To maintain this rewarding environment, we actively recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse legal team. We look forward to your requests and are happy to answer your questions about strengthening our team. Pine Tree has relied for decades on the support of skilled and dedicated volunteers to expand access to justice for individuals across the state.

Pine Tree provides pro bono case recommendations in a variety of housing and consumer matters, IRS disputes, veteran estate planning cases, student representation in school disciplinary proceedings, and more. Pine Tree volunteers treated nearly 190 pro bono cases in 2021 and that number is expected to increase to more than 200 cases in 2022. Pine Tree also maintains strong internship and clerkship programs for students during the summer and academic year. The pro bono unit works with Pine Tree staff, volunteers, community stakeholders, bar associations, law firms, colleges and law schools in Maine to increase Pine Tree`s ability to provide exceptional legal services to the community. The pro bono lawyer will assist you in all these efforts. Nan`s clients come from a variety of industries, including manufacturing, finance, trade, biotechnology, technology, entertainment, fashion and education. In the sports industry, Nan has cooperated with sports federations, clubs, sponsors and advertising agencies in their contract negotiations and dispute resolution. She has represented clients before the Court of Arbitration for Sport and the FIFA Dispute Resolution Chamber in various employment disputes. Pro bono counsel reports to the Director of Pro Bono Services, Shannon Karam, and Pro Bono Paralegal, Mary Murphy.

Pine Tree Legal Assistance has an immediate opening for a unique and exciting attorney position within the pro bono program. The pro bono lawyer is a key member of a three-person team responsible for recruiting, training and assisting volunteers who provide legal assistance to Pine Tree`s clients in priority areas of law. The pro bono role provides a great opportunity for both junior and experienced practitioners to engage in litigation, education, networking within the legal community, and reaching out to low-income communities in Maine. Bangor: The Bangor office paralegal will focus on preventing evictions for clients from some of Maine`s poorest communities in rural Penobscot, Piscataquis and Waldo counties. The paralegal is supervised by Managing Counsel Erica Veazey. Be part of the solution. Following a two-year Eviction Prevention grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), we are expanding our Eviction Defense team and adding two Eviction Defense Paralegals! Thousands of tenants in Maine face eviction every year, and you can help. The Eviction Clerk is expected to support a wide range of activities related to the defence against eviction, including responsibility for reception and related communication with clients on cases and issues funded by the grant, outreach activities, and assistance with various clerical tasks. Responsibilities include assisting lawyers in court during the deportation process, if necessary; advocating for resources to prevent evictions; assistance in the development of recommendations; assistance with investigations; and document management. As part of his practice, Nan also advises clients and assists companies before making an employment decision to give them appropriate risk management techniques and discuss critical considerations to minimize potential liability.

His extensive experience in litigation, arbitration and case hearings has allowed him to acquire institutional knowledge in countless industries in the public and private sectors, which can facilitate their clients` decision-making. His professional experience includes defending the EEOC and other administrative actions filed with federal and state agencies, as well as defending legal claims filed in court and arbitration. She has also represented clients on a variety of human resources and risk management issues, policy and procedure development, and training of management, supervisory and non-supervisory staff on employment and labour matters, including corporate compliance issues. The company provides a full range of ancillary services to our healthcare customers, including hiring and firing, unemployment and COBRA services, employment manuals, policy manuals, employee training, OSHA training and forms, training and HIPAA forms, creation and review of employment contracts and independent contractors, supplier contracts, online reputation services, social media consulting, and monitoring and disability services. Under legal supervision, Paralegal also provides legal assistance to eligible clients, including documenting issues, requesting and arranging relevant financial information and documents related to their call for help, and providing client advice and general litigation support. In addition, the paralegal can provide administrative assistance with various office tasks, including ordering office supplies, managing mail, and helping with other facility-related issues. Eviction Prevention Litigation lawyers provide high-quality, barrier-free services to low-income tenants at risk of losing their homes. Each lawyer will be based in one of four offices. The lawyers will work closely with other employees in their local Pine Tree office and will work with other state employees and the Pine Tree Housing Practice Group. Personal time at the local office is provided. All attorneys may be asked to occasionally cover deportation cases in other areas of Maine “as needed.” Frequent travel related to professional activities (including training) is required, and some evening or weekend trips may also be required to attend training, meeting or outreach activities.

The position includes some meetings with clients outside the office, as well as travel to other tribunals and partner agency offices to ensure barrier-free legal representation. Preventing Evictions Paralegal Advocates – Bangor, Portland “Since Pine Tree Legal Assistance opened its doors in 1967, it has earned a national reputation for leadership and innovation in providing legal services to low-income individuals. Pine Tree was the first legal aid program in the country to create a website to provide basic legal information to people without a lawyer. Pine Tree created statesidelegal.org, the national website for veterans and military families seeking information on their legal needs. In Maine, Pine Tree has had a huge impact: the elimination of debtors` prison, the right to due process and a fair hearing in state welfare proceedings, the first successful lawsuits for discrimination in the workplace, improved housing laws and accessibility for people with disabilities, and nationally recognized foreclosure prevention work are legacies of Pine Tree`s commitment to fairness and justice for all.