Assistant Attorney General - Health and Human Services Division

State of Maine•Augusta, ME

7d•Onsite

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 Aging and Disability Services, Adult Protective Services, in guardianship and other matters, and will appear in Probate and other courts. This position will also represent DHHS in District Court hearings with involuntary commitment applications.

Requirements

Members of the Maine Bar in good standing
An eye for legal detail
Interested in complex state and federal litigation
Strong legal advocacy and writing skills
Demonstrated ability to function effectively as part of a team

Nice To Haves

One to three years of legal practice
Demonstrated proficiency in civil litigation and/or health care law and litigation

Responsibilities

Represent the DHHS Office of Aging and Disability Services, Adult Protective Services, in guardianship and other matters.
Appear in Probate and other courts.
Represent DHHS in District Court hearings with involuntary commitment applications.

Benefits

13 paid holidays
12 days of sick leave
3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
Health Insurance Coverage (State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums)
Health Insurance Premium Credit (decreases employee-only premiums by 5%)
Dental Insurance (State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
Retirement Plan (Maine Public Employees Retirement System - MainePERS)
Gym Membership Reimbursement (up to $40 per month)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
Living Resources Program (employee assistance program)
Six weeks of fully paid parental leave (for fathers and adoptive parents)
Voluntary Deferred Compensation (MaineSaves 457(b) account)