Assistant Attorney General Litigation

Attorney General•Augusta, ME

About The Position

The Office of the Attorney General has an opening for an Assistant Attorney General within the Litigation Division in the Augusta Office. This position will defend the State and its agencies and employees from a variety of claims, including claims arising under the Maine Tort Claims Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1983, the Maine Human Rights Act, the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Administrative Procedure Act, and other state and federal laws. The position will handle matters at both the trial court and appellate levels in both state and federal court. The position will provide legal advice to the Risk Management Division and other state agencies. The position will consult with, and provide litigation support to, Assistant Attorneys General in other divisions within the Office of the Attorney General.

Requirements

Applicants must be members of the Maine Bar in good standing or eligible to become a member in a reasonable amount of time
Have an eye for legal detail
Be interested in complex state and federal litigation
Have strong legal advocacy and writing skills
Have a demonstrated ability to function effectively as part of a team

Nice To Haves

At least three years of legal practice with demonstrated proficiency in civil litigation is preferred.

Responsibilities

Defend the State and its agencies and employees from a variety of claims, including claims arising under the Maine Tort Claims Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1983, the Maine Human Rights Act, the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Administrative Procedure Act, and other state and federal laws.
Handle matters at both the trial court and appellate levels in both state and federal court.
Provide legal advice to the Risk Management Division and other state agencies.
Consult with, and provide litigation support to, Assistant Attorneys General in other divisions within the Office of the Attorney General.

Benefits

13 paid holidays
12 days of sick leave
3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
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.
Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
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.
Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave .
Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.