Maine
Assistant Attorney General
Criminal Division
Job Description:
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants should have an eye for legal detail, be interested in Maine tax statutes, have strong legal advocacy and writing skills, and 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.
Application Instructions
If you are interested in applying for this position, prepare a cover letter highlighting your experience and qualifications that make you a strong candidate for the position and the knowledge, skills and abilities required.
Include resume, writing sample, three references (to include one work-related reference), a copy of your Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar certification and complete the online direct hire application.
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:
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. Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays
85%-95%
of employee-only premiums, 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. 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 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 . Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(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.
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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. Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays
85%-95%
of employee-only premiums, 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. 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 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 . Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(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.
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