Research Assistant MSEA-B

Attorney General•Augusta, ME

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About The Position

The Office of Attorney General is looking to hire an individual to fill a part-time Research Assistant, Domestic Abuse Homicide Review Panel Coordinator vacancy for our Augusta office, Criminal Division. The Panel’s primary objective is to perform case reviews of closed domestic violence homicides for the purpose of making systemic observations and recommendations with the goal of reducing deaths from domestic violence homicide. The Research Assistant will provide administrative staffing to the Panel in support of its monthly case review and biennial report. The ideal candidate must be self-directed, highly organized, and independent with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. The ideal candidate must be able to communicate pleasantly, clearly and effectively with colleagues, detectives, office staff, members of the public, and attorneys employed both internally and externally to the OAG. The candidate must have strong writing and interpersonal skills.

Requirements

Ability to use discretion and judgment in disclosing information
Ability to take minutes at meetings
Overall understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence
Experience in working with victims of domestic violence
Ability to operate personal (desk/laptop) computer
Knowledge and skills with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Access and Excel
Knowledge and skills to enter, track and report statistical data upon request
Ability to understand, explain and interpret constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative regulations and case law
Knowledge and skills to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Knowledge and skills to generate and derive statistical outputs from the data
Strong writing skills
Making recommendations and provides assistance to Panel members in order to assist in the decision making process
Ability to analyze solutions, reach logical conclusions and make sound recommendations
Basic knowledge of law enforcement investigative reports and processes
Compile complex legal documents in order to facilitate case review process
Ability to draft and edit a lengthy, comprehensive report based on recommendations of the Panel
Ability to analyze data generated from case reviews
Assist in the implementation of Panel recommendations through meeting with relevant groups and organizations
Serve as a resource for the Office of the Attorney General for domestic violence related issues
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience in domestic abuse advocacy or legal services agency.
Equivalent related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with domestic abuse homicides preferable but not mandatory
Preference will be given to individuals who have an overall understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence

Responsibilities

Gather and disseminate material for the reviews
Track and formalize the observations and recommendations of the Panel into a biennial report
Facilitate the development and implementation of recommendations stemming from the case reviews
Maintain resource files regarding domestic and sexual abuse
Draft and disseminate the biennial report to the Legislature
Implement recommendations from the biennial report
Coordinate a database of all Maine domestic violence homicides
Identify trends and data within the database
Serve as liaison between the Panel and a variety of relevant groups and organizations
Completing any research and obtaining any records requested by the Panel to inform their ongoing case review work
Compiling and distributing all pertinent homicide case records to the Panel for each case review, including medical records when appropriate
Working with the prosecutor and/or the lead detective to present an overview of the homicide, information about the relationship of the parties and any relevant events leading up to the homicide
Draft meeting notices, agendas, minutes and case file summaries
Distributing national reports and studies on domestic abuse and sexual assault and other pertinent information to Panel members
Working with the Commission and the Panel members to implement the Biennial Report
Presenting the Biennial Report to domestic abuse task forces around the state

Benefits

Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays , 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal 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. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements .
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. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office .
Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
Parental leave is 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 . Additional, 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.
Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness .