Asst Attorney General
About The Position
The Office of the Attorney General has an opening for an Assistant Attorney General within the Criminal Division. The primary responsibility for this attorney will be prosecuting referrals from the Fraud, Investigation and Recovery Unit of the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (“DHHS”) for fraud involving TANF, Food Stamps, ASPIRE and other benefits. This attorney will provide legal advice and work with DHHS investigators to develop welfare fraud cases throughout the State. Once a case is referred to the Office of the Attorney General, this AAG will review the case and bring criminal charges as deemed appropriate. This position will be primarily responsible for criminal prosecutions in the Unified Criminal Docket, as well as appellate cases before the Law Court. Candidates should have a strong desire for a career in litigation. Trial experience and developed trial skills are a plus. High ethical standards, sound judgment, strong communication and inter-personal skills, and good organizational/time management skills are essential. Candidates must be members of the Maine Bar and in good standing.
Requirements
- Members of the Maine Bar in good standing.
- An eye for legal detail.
- Interested in complex state and federal regulations.
- Strong legal advocacy and writing skills.
- Demonstrated ability to function effectively as part of a team.
- High ethical standards.
- Sound judgment.
- Strong communication and inter-personal skills.
- Good organizational/time management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Trial experience and developed trial skills are a plus.
- One to three years of legal practice with demonstrated proficiency in criminal law is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prosecuting referrals from the Fraud, Investigation and Recovery Unit of the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (“DHHS”) for fraud involving TANF, Food Stamps, ASPIRE and other benefits.
- Provide legal advice and work with DHHS investigators to develop welfare fraud cases throughout the State.
- Review cases referred to the Office of the Attorney General and bring criminal charges as deemed appropriate.
- Primarily responsible for criminal prosecutions in the Unified Criminal Docket.
- Handle appellate cases before the Law Court.
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) eligibility
- John R. Justice (JRJ) Formula Grant Program eligibility
- 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
