Asst Attorney General

State of Maine•Auburn, ME

1d•$75,067 - $145,371•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Attorney General, State of Maine, is hiring an Assistant Attorney General in the Criminal Division. The position is located in Portland and is a member of the Attorney General’s Drug Task Force. The attorney manages and prosecutes a caseload of drug-related offenses centered in Cumberland County, providing proactive direction and oversight to the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency and county and municipal law enforcement agencies involved in investigations within the jurisdiction. The work includes advising on Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendment issues; reviewing or drafting affidavits supporting arrest and search warrants; issuing subpoenas and other court processes to support criminal investigations; participating in proffer interviews with confidential informants or cooperating defendants; and assisting law enforcement with the investigation and prosecution of overdose death cases. The attorney also drafts appellate briefs, conducts oral arguments before the Law Court, and manages a trial schedule involving pre-trial motions, trials, and post-judgment motions. This is not an entry-level position. Applicants must be members of the Maine Bar in good standing. Three years of criminal law experience is preferred.

Requirements

Be a member of the Maine Bar in good standing.
Demonstrated ability to function effectively as part of a team.
Ability to work with complex criminal investigations.
Willingness to engage in frequent litigation.
Strong legal advocacy, research, and writing skills.
High ethical standards and sound judgment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Good organizational and time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

Three years of criminal law experience.

Responsibilities

Manage and prosecute a caseload of drug-related offenses centered in Cumberland County.
Provide proactive direction and oversight to the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency and county and municipal law enforcement agencies investigating drug-related offenses.
Provide legal advice on Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendment issues.
Review and/or draft affidavits supporting arrest and search warrants.
Issue subpoenas and other court processes to further criminal investigations.
Participate in proffer interviews of confidential informants and/or cooperating defendants.
Assist law enforcement in investigating and prosecuting overdose death cases.
Draft appellate briefs and conduct oral arguments before the Law Court.
Manage a trial schedule involving pre-trial motions, trials, and post-judgment motions.

Benefits

13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and more than three weeks of vacation leave; vacation accrual increases with years of service.
Personal leave for overtime-exempt employees.
State-paid 85%–95% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary.
A 5% employee-only health insurance premium credit for participation in the applicable program.
State-paid 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums.
State contribution of 13.29% of pay to Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
Gym membership reimbursement of up to $40 per month.
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness.
Income-driven student loan repayment plans, including the SAVE plan.
John R. Justice Formula Grant Program partial loan repayment for eligible employees.
Living Resources employee assistance program.
Six weeks of fully paid parental leave for employees welcoming a child.
Voluntary pre-tax deferred compensation through a MaineSaves 457(b) account.