Asst Attorney General

State of Maine•Augusta, ME

6d•$71,843 - $139,110•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Attorney General is seeking a full-time Attorney to serve in the Criminal Division headquartered in Augusta. The primary responsibility for this attorney will be the prosecution of tax and related financial crimes. This includes reviewing criminal investigations by the Criminal Investigative Unit at Maine Revenue Services (“CIU MRS”). The criminal tax prosecutor may also prosecute other types of cases such as unemployment fraud (including theft of benefits) and failure to pay worker’s compensation insurance, when evidence of those crimes is discovered during investigations by CIU MRS. The Assistant Attorney General will be a full-time Trial Attorney who will be assigned to statewide prosecution of tax and related financial crimes.

Requirements

An eye for legal detail.
Interest in Maine tax statutes.
Strong legal advocacy and writing skills.
Demonstrated ability to function effectively as part of a team.
One to three years of legal practice with demonstrated proficiency in criminal law is preferred.
Cover letter highlighting experience and qualifications.
Resume.
Writing sample.
Three references (to include one work-related reference).
A copy of your Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar certification.
Complete the online direct hire application.
Verification of credentials.
Criminal records check.
Driver’s license check.
Professional license requirements if applicable.

Responsibilities

Prosecution of tax and related financial crimes.
Reviewing criminal investigations by the Criminal Investigative Unit at Maine Revenue Services (“CIU MRS”).
Prosecuting other types of cases such as unemployment fraud (including theft of benefits) and failure to pay worker’s compensation insurance, when evidence of those crimes is discovered during investigations by CIU MRS.
Statewide prosecution of tax and related financial crimes.

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
Income Driven Repayment Plans (including SAVE plan)
John R. Justice (JRJ) Formula Grant Program eligibility
Living Resources Program (employee assistance program)
Parental leave (six weeks of fully paid parental leave for all employees welcoming a child)
Voluntary Deferred Compensation (MaineSaves 457(b) account)