Assistant Attorney General Child Support Division
About The Position
The Office of the Attorney General is seeking a skilled trial attorney to fill a full-time Assistant Attorney General Position in Portland. The primary responsibility of the Assistant Attorney General will include handling parentage establishment, order establishment and child support enforcement services for the Division of Support Enforcement and Recovery (DSER) within the Office of Family Independence in the Department of Health and Human Services. The AAG will be assigned to the Lewiston District Court and the Androscoggin Probate Court. The AAG is also primary backup for Farmington, South Paris, Rumford District Courts and the Oxford Probate Court. Other responsibilities include representing DSER in administrative support proceedings, handling 80C reviews of agency action and Law Court appeals.
Requirements
- Members of the Maine Bar in good standing.
- Experienced litigators.
- Excellent writers.
- Willing to travel regularly.
- Able to develop proficiency with remote court proceedings.
- Demonstrated professional work in a manner that is thorough, accurate, resourceful, collegial and effective.
- Highly developed skills in all aspects of litigation, client communication, negotiation, time optimization, file management, schedule organization, and use of law office technology.
- Adherence to the highest standards of legal ethics and civility.
Responsibilities
- Handling parentage establishment, order establishment and child support enforcement services for the Division of Support Enforcement and Recovery (DSER).
- Representing DSER in administrative support proceedings.
- Handling 80C reviews of agency action and Law Court appeals.
- Serving as primary backup for Farmington, South Paris, Rumford District Courts and the Oxford Probate Court.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- 12 days of sick leave
- 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
- Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums)
- Health Insurance Premium Credit (5% decrease in employee-only premiums)
- Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only premiums)
- Retirement Plan (State contributes 13.29% of pay to MainePERS)
- Gym Membership Reimbursement (up to $40 per month)
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
- Living Resources Program (employee assistance program)
- Six weeks of fully paid parental leave for all employees welcoming a child
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation (MaineSaves 457(b) account)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
