Assistant Attorney General

State of Maine

1d • $75,067 - $145,371 • Onsite

About The Position

The Attorney General’s Office in Augusta has a vacancy for a full-time position as an Assistant Attorney General in the Consumer Protection Division. The attorney in this position will investigate and litigate consumer protection matters, with a particular focus on issues relating to housing and mobile home parks that are referred to the Division for investigation and enforcement or are otherwise within the scope of the Attorney General’s authority under the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act and other consumer protection laws.

Requirements

• Strong written and oral advocacy skills.
• Sound judgment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Well-organized and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Members of the Maine Bar in good standing.

Nice To Haves

• Prior civil litigation experience, particularly on the plaintiff’s side.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and litigate consumer protection matters.
• Focus on issues relating to housing and mobile home parks.
• Enforce the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act and other consumer protection laws.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• 12 days of sick leave
• 3+ weeks of vacation leave
• 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
• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed