Asst Attorney General
About The Position
The Office of the Attorney General has an opening for an Assistant Attorney General within the Litigation Division in the Augusta Office. This position will defend the State and its agencies and employees from a variety of claims, including claims arising under the Maine Tort Claims Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1983, the Maine Human Rights Act, the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Administrative Procedure Act, and other state and federal laws. The position will handle matters at both the trial court and appellate levels in both state and federal court and before state and federal administrative agencies, including the Maine Human Rights Commission. The position will provide legal advice to the Risk Management Division and other state agencies. The position may also provide training to state EEO Officers, Personnel Officers, new employees, and supervisors on discrimination issues, harassment, and disability law. The position may also provide legal advice to the Bureau of Human Resources on matters such as Civil Service Appeals Board matters and human resources policies. The position will consult with, and provide litigation support to, Assistant Attorneys General in other divisions within the Office of the Attorney General.
Requirements
- Applicants must be members of the Maine Bar in good standing or eligible to become a member in a reasonable amount of time.
- Have an eye for legal detail.
- Be interested in complex state and federal litigation.
- Have strong legal advocacy and writing skills.
- Demonstrated ability to function effectively as part of a team.
Nice To Haves
- At least three years of legal practice with demonstrated proficiency in civil litigation is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Defend the State and its agencies and employees from a variety of claims, including claims arising under the Maine Tort Claims Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1983, the Maine Human Rights Act, the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Administrative Procedure Act, and other state and federal laws.
- Handle matters at both the trial court and appellate levels in both state and federal court and before state and federal administrative agencies, including the Maine Human Rights Commission.
- Provide legal advice to the Risk Management Division and other state agencies.
- Provide training to state EEO Officers, Personnel Officers, new employees, and supervisors on discrimination issues, harassment, and disability law.
- Provide legal advice to the Bureau of Human Resources on matters such as Civil Service Appeals Board matters and human resources policies.
- Consult with, and provide litigation support to, Assistant Attorneys General in other divisions within the Office of the Attorney General.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- 12 days of sick leave
- 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
- 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
- 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
