Assistant Attorney General - Criminal Division

Assistant Attorney General

Criminal Division

Opening Date: January 28, 2025

Closing Date: Until Filled

Job Class Code: 0186

Grade: 1

Salary: $71,843.20 - $139,110.40/year*

(Salary competitive and based upon qualifications)*

*Pursuant to 5 MRS § 196 the salary for this position has been set by the Office of the Attorney General

Position # 006000423

Job description:

The Office of the Attorney General has an opening for an Assistant Attorney General within the Criminal Division. The position will primarily be located in South Paris, covering Oxford County. The position will have additional responsibility for cases in either Sagadahoc or Franklin County, depending on the successful applicant. This AAG position is a member of the Attorney General’s Drug Task Force, responsible for managing and prosecuting a high-volume caseload of drug-related offenses. The management of this caseload involves providing proactive direction/oversight to the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (MDEA), Maine State Police, as well as county and municipal law enforcement agencies within the jurisdiction that are engaged in the investigation of drug-related offenses. This includes the need to provide legal advice on 4th, 5th and 6th Amendment issues; review and/or draft affidavits in support of arrest and search warrants; issue subpoenas or other court processes to further criminal investigations; participate in proffer interviews of confidential informants and/or cooperating defendants; assist law enforcement in the investigation and prosecution of overdose death cases; draft appellate briefs and conduct oral argument before the Law Court; and manage a trial schedule that requires pre-trial motions, trials and post-judgment motions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must be members of the Maine Bar in good standing or reasonably anticipate timely admission to the Maine Bar. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to function effectively as part of a team, interest in complex criminal investigations, have a willingness to engage in frequent litigation, and have strong legal advocacy, research, and writing skills. High ethical standards; sound judgment; strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and time management skills are essential. Criminal law experience preferred.

Application Instructions:

If you are interested in applying, prepare a cover letter highlighting your experience and qualifications that make you a strong candidate for the position. Include a resume, writing sample, three references (to include one work-related reference), a copy of your bar card from the Maine Board of Overseers showing Active Status, and complete the online application. If reasonably anticipating timely admission to the Maine Bar, please provide information regarding the status of your application.

The Office is not responsible for late receipt of applications due to mail service, faxing malfunctions or electronic transmission malfunctions. Any job offer to a new hire is conditional upon verification of credentials, criminal record, and driver’s license check, and professional license requirements if applicable.

Please direct all questions to Assistant Attorney General John Risler via email or by calling 626-8559.

BENEFITS:

Maine state employees embody our state motto — "Dirigo" or "I lead" — as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

1. 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. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service. Overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
2. 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.
3. Health Insurance Premium Credit: Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
4. Dental Insurance: The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
5. Retirement Plan: The State of Maine contributes 13.29% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
6. Gym Membership Reimbursement: Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
7. 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.
8. Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness: The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program.
9. Income Driven Repayment Plans: Income-driven repayment (IDR) plans are available for employees.
10. 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.
11. Living Resources Program: Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
12. Parental Leave: All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave.
13. Voluntary Deferred Compensation: Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves457(b) account through payroll deductions.

Maine State Government and the Office of the Attorney General are Equal Opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.