Assistant Attorney General

State of Maine; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Health Insurance Coverage

Health Insurance Premium Credit

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Public Service Student Loan Forgivenes

Job summary

The State of Maine, Office of the Attorney General in Augusta, seeks an Assistant Attorney General in the Consumer Protection Division to investigate and litigate consumer protection matters with a focus on housing and mobile home parks under Maine law.

The position requires strong advocacy, good judgment, teamwork, and organizational skills, with a preference for civil litigation experience and Maine Bar admission in good standing.

Qualifications

• Strong written and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational skills and multi-tasking ability.
• Maine Bar admission in good standing is required.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and litigate consumer protection matters, with a focus on housing and mobile home parks.
• Represent the state in civil proceedings in state court and administrative settings.

Job description

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Assistant Attorney General

Consumer Protection

Opening Date: August 11, 2026

Closing Date: August 25, 2026

Job Class Code: 0186

Grade: 1

Salary: $75,067.20 - $145,371.20/year*

Position # 200025234

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Attorney General’s Office in Augusta has a vacancy for a full-time position as an Assistant Attorney General in the Consumer Protection Division. The attorney in this position will investigate and litigate consumer protection matters, with a particular focus on issues relating to housing and mobile home parks that are referred to the Division for investigation and enforcement or are otherwise within the scope of the Attorney General’s authority under the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act and other consumer protection laws.

Office of the Attorney General, State of Maine

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Essential qualifications for this position include strong written and oral advocacy skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Candidates must be well-organized and manage multiple tasks effectively. Prior civil litigationexperience, particularly on the plaintiff’s side, is preferred. Candidates must be members of the Maine Bar in good standing.

BENEFITS

• Work-Life Balance– Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays,12 days of sick leave, and3+ weeks of vacation leaveVacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays85%-95%of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium costsfor 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 aboutprogram requirements.
• Dental Insurance– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
• Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes13.29%of payto 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 theFederal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program– Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receivesix weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under theFamily and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation– Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in aMaineSaves457(b) account through payroll deductions.
• Learn aboutadditional wellness benefitsfor State employees from theOffice of Employee Health and Wellness.

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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