Assistant Attorney General

State of Maine•Augusta, ME

About The Position

The Attorney General’s Office in Augusta has an opening for an Assistant Attorney General (AAG) within the Professional & Financial Regulation Division of the Office. This AAG may variously advise, or prosecute administrative cases before, the Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection, Office of Securities, and other agencies within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation (DPFR). Additionally, this AAG will advise other state agencies and professional licensing boards, and prosecute professional licensing cases in administrative tribunals in programs and boards within and affiliated with DPFR. This work involves advising agency employees, handling disciplinary complaints against licensed professionals, providing legal analysis and opinions on regulatory matters, performing agency rule review, defending agency decisions on appeal to the Superior Court, and enforcing agency orders in court.

Requirements

Must be a member of the Maine Bar in good standing
Have an eye for legal detail
Be interested in complex state regulation
Have strong legal advocacy and writing skills
Have 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 administrative law and litigation is preferred.

Responsibilities

Advise agency employees
Handle disciplinary complaints against licensed professionals
Provide legal analysis and opinions on regulatory matters
Perform agency rule review
Defend agency decisions on appeal to the Superior Court
Enforce agency orders in 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 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.