Asst Attorney General

State of Maine•Augusta, ME

3d•$71,843 - $139,110

About The Position

The Office of the Attorney General has an opening for an Assistant Attorney General within the Health and Human Services Division in Augusta. This position will represent the DHHS Office of Licensing and Certification (DLC), which includes the Background Check Center and the Certificate of Need (CON) Office. In addition, this position will represent the Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services in mental health court hearings and appeals to the Superior Court. Representation of DLC/CON will include: assisting clients in the drafting of rules and APA legal review of rules; representation of the clients at administrative hearings and also in appellate review of DLC/CON decisions in state court; reviewing and responding to subpoenas served on clients; day-to-day legal advice on such matters as legislation, contracts, and Department policies; and responding to unusual events. The position will also assist DLC in the drafting of rules and the APA legal review of rules.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

One to three years of legal practice with demonstrated proficiency in civil litigation and/or health care law and litigation is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assisting clients in the drafting of rules and APA legal review of rules
Representation of the clients at administrative hearings and also in appellate review of DLC/CON decisions in state court
Reviewing and responding to subpoenas served on clients
Day-to-day legal advice on such matters as legislation, contracts, and Department policies
Responding to unusual events
Represent the Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services in mental health court hearings and appeals to the Superior Court

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 annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and 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.
Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
Parental leave is 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. Additional, 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.