Assistant Attorney General Criminal Division
About The Position
The Office of the Attorney General has an opening for an Assistant Attorney General within the Criminal Division. The position will be located in Lewiston, with responsibility for cases in the Lewiston District Court and the Androscoggin Superior Court, located in Auburn. This AAG position is a member of the Attorney General’s Drug Task Force responsible for managing and prosecuting a high-volume caseload of drug-related offenses in Androscoggin County. The management of this caseload involves providing proactive direction/oversight to the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (MDEA), Maine State Police, as well as county and municipal law enforcement agencies within the jurisdiction that are engaged in the investigation of drug-related offenses. This includes the need to provide legal advice on 4th, 5th and 6th Amendment issues, review and/or draft affidavits in support of arrest and search warrants; issue subpoenas or other court processes to further criminal investigations; participate in proffer interviews of confidential informants and/or cooperating defendants; assist law enforcement in the investigation and prosecution of overdose death cases; draft appellate briefs and conduct oral argument before the Law Court; as well as manage a trial schedule that requires pre-trial motions, trials, and post judgement motions.
Requirements
- Members of the Maine Bar in good standing.
- Demonstrated ability to function effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to work with complex criminal investigations.
- Willingness to engage in frequent litigation.
- Strong legal advocacy, research, and writing skills.
- High ethical standards.
- Sound judgment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Three years of criminal law experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Managing and prosecuting a high-volume caseload of drug-related offenses.
- Providing proactive direction/oversight to law enforcement agencies.
- Providing legal advice on 4th, 5th and 6th Amendment issues.
- Reviewing and/or drafting affidavits in support of arrest and search warrants.
- Issuing subpoenas or other court processes to further criminal investigations.
- Participating in proffer interviews of confidential informants and/or cooperating defendants.
- Assisting law enforcement in the investigation and prosecution of overdose death cases.
- Drafting appellate briefs and conducting oral argument before the Law Court.
- Managing a trial schedule that requires pre-trial motions, trials, and post judgement motions.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- 12 days of sick leave
- 3+ weeks of vacation leave (accrual increases with years of service)
- Personal leave for overtime-exempt employees
- 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 eligibility
- Income Driven Repayment Plans (including SAVE plan)
- John R. Justice (JRJ) Formula Grant Program (partial loan repayment)
- 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
