Asst Attorney General

State of Maine•Augusta, ME

1d•$75,067 - $145,371•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Attorney General is hiring an Assistant Attorney General for its Litigation Division in the Augusta Office. The attorney will primarily manage ongoing bankruptcy, foreclosure, estate/probate, and civil collection and enforcement cases for Maine Revenue Services. The work includes litigation in the United States Bankruptcy Court, Maine Probate Court, and Maine Superior Court, close collaboration with Maine Revenue Services staff, and advising other divisions within the Office of the Attorney General on bankruptcy and collections matters.

Requirements

Membership in the Maine Bar in good standing.
Strong legal advocacy skills.
Strong legal research and writing skills.
Demonstrated ability to function effectively as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of legal practice.
Demonstrated proficiency in bankruptcy law and civil litigation.

Responsibilities

Manage ongoing bankruptcy cases for Maine Revenue Services.
Manage ongoing foreclosure cases for Maine Revenue Services.
Manage ongoing estate and probate cases for Maine Revenue Services.
Manage ongoing civil collection and enforcement cases for Maine Revenue Services.
Litigate matters in the United States Bankruptcy Court, Maine Probate Court, and Maine Superior Court.
Work closely with Maine Revenue Services staff.
Advise other divisions within the Office of the Attorney General on bankruptcy and collections matters.

Benefits

13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and more than three weeks of vacation leave annually; vacation accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
State-paid 85%–95% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary; dependent coverage is also available.
A 5% reduction in employee-only health insurance premiums for participation in the health insurance premium credit program.
State-paid 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums.
State contributions to the 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 through the State as a qualified employer.
Employee assistance through the Living Resources Program.
Six weeks of fully paid parental leave for employees welcoming a child; additional unpaid leave may be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary deferred compensation through a MaineSaves 457(b) account.