Asst Attorney General

Attorney General•Augusta, ME

About The Position

The Office of the Attorney General is seeking a full-time Attorney to serve in the Criminal Division headquartered in Augusta. . The primary responsibility for this attorney will be the prosecution of tax and related financial crimes. This includes reviewing criminal investigations by the Criminal Investigative Unit at Maine Revenue Services (“CIU MRS”). The criminal tax prosecutor may also prosecute other types of cases such as unemployment fraud (including theft of benefits) and failure to pay worker’s compensation insurance, when evidence of those crimes is discovered during investigations by CIU MRS. The Assistant Attorney General will be a full-time Trial Attorney who will be assigned to statewide prosecution of tax and related financial crimes. Office of the Attorney General, State of Maine

Requirements

Applicants should have an eye for legal detail
be interested in Maine tax statutes
have strong legal advocacy and writing skills
have a demonstrated ability to function effectively as part of a team
One to three years of legal practice with demonstrated proficiency in criminal law is preferred

Responsibilities

prosecution of tax and related financial crimes
reviewing criminal investigations by the Criminal Investigative Unit at Maine Revenue Services (“CIU MRS”)
prosecute other types of cases such as unemployment fraud (including theft of benefits) and failure to pay worker’s compensation insurance, when evidence of those crimes is discovered during investigations by CIU MRS

Benefits

13 paid holidays
12 days of sick leave
3+ weeks of vacation leave
Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary.
Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 13.29% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program.
Income Driven Repayment Plans – Income-driven repayment (IDR) plans including the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan are available for employees and can be used in conjunction with the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness.
John R. Justice (JRJ) Formula Grant Program - The State of Maine is a recipient of the JRJ Grant Program that provides partial loan repayment directly to the employee’s loan service provider.
Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
Parental leave – One of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave . Additionally, unpaid leave may also be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.