Asst Attorney General

State of Maine•Augusta, ME

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Attorney General is hiring an Assistant Attorney General for its Litigation Division in the Augusta Office. The attorney will primarily manage ongoing bankruptcy, foreclosure, estate/probate, and civil collection and enforcement cases for Maine Revenue Services. This work includes litigation in the United States Bankruptcy Court, Maine Probate Court, and Maine Superior Court. The attorney will work closely with Maine Revenue Services staff and advise other divisions within the Office of the Attorney General on bankruptcy and collections matters.

Requirements

Must be a member of the Maine Bar in good standing.
Strong legal advocacy skills.
Strong legal research 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 bankruptcy law and civil litigation.

Responsibilities

Manage ongoing bankruptcy cases for Maine Revenue Services.
Manage ongoing foreclosure cases for Maine Revenue Services.
Manage ongoing estate/probate cases for Maine Revenue Services.
Manage ongoing civil collection and enforcement cases for Maine Revenue Services.
Litigate matters in the United States Bankruptcy Court, Maine Probate Court, and Maine Superior Court.
Work closely with Maine Revenue Services staff.
Provide advice to other divisions within the Office of the Attorney General regarding bankruptcy and collections matters.

Benefits

13 paid holidays annually.
12 days of sick leave annually.
More than three weeks of vacation leave annually, with accrual increasing based on years of service.
Personal leave for overtime-exempt employees.
State contribution of 85%–95% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary.
A 5% employee-only health insurance premium credit for participation in the program, subject to program requirements.
State payment of 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums.
State contributions to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
Gym membership reimbursement of up to $40 per month.
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness as an employee of a qualified employer.
Living Resources employee assistance program.
Six weeks of fully paid parental leave for employees welcoming a child, including fathers and adoptive parents.
Additional unpaid leave may be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary deferred compensation through a MaineSaves 457(b) account.
Additional wellness benefits for State employees.