Asst Attorney General
About The Position
The Attorney General’s Office in Augusta has a vacancy for an Assistant Attorney General position in the Natural Resources Division beginning mid-July, 2026. The position is responsible for providing comprehensive legal services to Maine’s environmental and natural resources agencies, including the Department of Environmental Protection, with a focus on Clean Water Act and other water and dam related issues. Assigned duties will vary depending on the needs of the Office and the Division but will typically involve advising agencies such as the Maine DEP with all aspects of administrative law and practice, providing day-to-day general counsel services, acting as counsel to boards and commissions such as the Board of Environmental Protection at public meetings, and handling affirmative, defensive and appellate litigation in state and federal courts.
Requirements
- Applicants must be members of the Maine Bar in good standing, or reasonably anticipate timely admission to the Maine Bar.
- Strong legal advocacy, research, and writing skills.
- Ability to function effectively as part of a team.
- Interest in environmental/natural resource litigation and regulatory regimes.
- High ethical standards.
- Sound judgment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with administrative law.
- Experience with civil and appellate litigation.
- Experience with environmental/natural resource law.
Responsibilities
- Providing comprehensive legal services to Maine’s environmental and natural resources agencies.
- Advising agencies such as the Maine DEP with all aspects of administrative law and practice.
- Providing day-to-day general counsel services.
- Acting as counsel to boards and commissions such as the Board of Environmental Protection at public meetings.
- Handling affirmative, defensive and appellate litigation in state and federal courts.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- 12 days of sick leave
- 3+ weeks of vacation leave
- Personal leave for overtime-exempt employees
- 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 dental 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)
- Parental leave (six weeks of fully paid leave for 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
