Assistant Attorney General Criminal Division

State of Maine•Rockland, ME

About The Position

The Office of the Attorney General has an opening for an Assistant Attorney General within the Criminal Division. The position will be located in Lewiston, with responsibility for cases in the Lewiston District Court and the Androscoggin Superior Court, located in Auburn. This AAG position is a member of the Attorney General’s Drug Task Force responsible for managing and prosecuting a high-volume caseload of drug-related offenses in Androscoggin County. The management of this caseload involves providing proactive direction/oversight to the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (MDEA), Maine State Police, as well as county and municipal law enforcement agencies within the jurisdiction that are engaged in the investigation of drug-related offenses. This includes the need to provide legal advice on 4th, 5th and 6th Amendment issues, review and/or draft affidavits in support of arrest and search warrants; issue subpoenas or other court processes to further criminal investigations; participate in proffer interviews of confidential informants and/or cooperating defendants; assist law enforcement in the investigation and prosecution of overdose death cases; draft appellate briefs and conduct oral argument before the Law Court; as well as manage a trial schedule that requires pre-trial motions, trials, and post judgement motions. Three years of criminal law experience is preferred.

Requirements

Applicants must be members of the Maine Bar in good standing
Have a demonstrated ability to function effectively as part of a team
An ability to work with complex criminal investigations
Have a willingness to engage in frequent litigation
Have strong legal advocacy, research, and writing skills
High ethical standards, sound judgment, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and good organizational and time management skills are essential.

Nice To Haves

Three years of criminal law experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Managing and prosecuting a high-volume caseload of drug-related offenses in Androscoggin County.
Providing proactive direction/oversight to the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (MDEA), Maine State Police, as well as county and municipal law enforcement agencies within the jurisdiction that are engaged in the investigation of drug-related offenses.
Providing legal advice on 4th, 5th and 6th Amendment issues.
Reviewing and/or drafting affidavits in support of arrest and search warrants.
Issuing subpoenas or other court processes to further criminal investigations.
Participating in proffer interviews of confidential informants and/or cooperating defendants.
Assisting law enforcement in the investigation and prosecution of overdose death cases.
Drafting appellate briefs and conduct oral argument before the Law Court.
Managing a trial schedule that requires pre-trial motions, trials, and post judgement motions.

Benefits

Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service. Overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 13.29% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
Income Driven Repayment Plans – Income-driven repayment (IDR) plans including the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan are available for employees and can be used in conjunction with the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
John R. Justice (JRJ) Formula Grant Program- The State of Maine is a recipient of the JRJ Grant Program that provides partial loan repayment directly to the employee’s loan service provider.
Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
Parental leave – One of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additionally, unpaid leave may also be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.