The Office of the Attorney General for the State of Maine is seeking an Assistant Attorney General in the Criminal Division, specifically to handle drug-related offenses in the Lewiston area. The role requires a member of the Maine Bar with at least three years of criminal law experience, strong advocacy skills, and the ability to manage a high-volume caseload
Job Summary
The position is a member of the Attorney General's Drug Task Force responsible for prosecuting high-volume drug-related offenses in Androscoggin County.
Employees receive a valuable total compensation package including health insurance where the State pays 85%-95% of premiums and six weeks of fully paid parental leave.
The role requires managing a trial schedule that involves pre-trial motions, trials, post-judgment motions, and appellate briefs.
Matching Summary
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The Office of the Attorney General for the State of Maine is seeking an Assistant Attorney General in the Criminal Division, specifically to handle drug-related offenses in the Lewiston area. The role requires a member of the Maine Bar with at least three years of criminal law experience, strong advocacy skills, and the ability to manage a high-volume caseload.
Salary
Base: $71,843.20 - $139,110.40/year; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: State pays 85%-95% of health premiums, 13.29% retirement contribution, 6 weeks paid parental leave
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
proactive direction to law enforcement agencies
drafting affidavits for arrest warrants
conducting oral argument before Law Court
Nice-to-have
strong legal advocacy skills
sound judgment in complex cases
effective team collaboration abilities
Key Requirements
Member of Maine Bar in good standing
Three years of criminal law experience preferred
Active status on Maine Board of Overseers bar card
Work Rights
Must be a member of the Maine Bar in good standing