Asst Attorney General
About The Position
The Office of the Attorney General is seeking a highly skilled attorney to fill a full-time Assistant Attorney General vacancy. This position is based in Augusta and is primarily responsible for providing legal services to the Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP). Representation of OCP in the fast-changing world of cannabis law includes evaluating, preparing, and presenting cases on OCP’s behalf involving the enforcement and defense of OCP laws and determinations. This position also provides general legal advice to OCP including pre-review and formal review of complex program rules, reviewing and advising OCP about legislation (both state and federal), contract review, legal review of OCP policies, responding to subpoenas served on OCP, and advising OCP with respect to Freedom of Access Act requests. This position acts as the OAG subject matter expert on cannabis law.
Requirements
- Members of the Maine Bar in good standing or eligible to become a member in a reasonable amount of time.
- Interested in working in a new and developing area of law with frequently-changing state statutes and regulations.
- Exhibit strong legal advocacy and writing skills including the ability to construct original and creative legal arguments.
- Operate with agility.
- Able to both function independently and work as a member of a team.
- At least three years of legal practice with demonstrated proficiency in civil litigation is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- At least three years of legal practice with demonstrated proficiency in civil litigation.
Responsibilities
- Evaluating, preparing, and presenting cases on OCP’s behalf involving the enforcement and defense of OCP laws and determinations.
- Providing general legal advice to OCP.
- Pre-review and formal review of complex program rules.
- Reviewing and advising OCP about legislation (both state and federal).
- Contract review.
- Legal review of OCP policies.
- Responding to subpoenas served on OCP.
- Advising OCP with respect to Freedom of Access Act requests.
- Acting as the OAG subject matter expert on cannabis law.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- 12 days of sick leave
- 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
- Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums)
- Health Insurance Premium Credit (decreases employee-only premiums by 5%)
- 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 (State is a qualified employer)
- Living Resources Program (employee assistance program)
- Six weeks of fully paid parental leave for all employees 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
