Assistant Attorney General - Health and Human Services Division

Attorney General; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 75,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Gym/Wellness benefit

Job summary

The Office of the Attorney General in Augusta seeks an Assistant Attorney General to join the Health and Human Services Division. The role supports the DHHS Office of Aging and Disability Services and Adult Protective Services in guardianship and related court matters, including Probate and District Court involuntary commitment hearings.

Applicants must be admitted to the Maine Bar in good standing and have strong litigation and writing skills.

Qualifications

• Members of the Maine Bar in good standing.
• Strong legal advocacy and writing skills.
• One to three years of legal practice in civil litigation and/or health care law preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent the DHHS Office of Aging and Disability Services, Adult Protective Services, in guardianship and related matters.
• Appear in Probate and other courts.
• Represent DHHS in District Court hearings with involuntary commitment applications.

Skills

Civil litigation

Health care law

Legal writing

Advocacy

Education

Active Maine Bar admission

Job description

Assistant Attorney General – Health and Human Services Division

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State’s career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State.

Opening Date: September 22, 2026 Closing Date: October 6, 2026

Job Class Code: 0186 Grade: 1 Salary: $75,067.20 - $145,371.20/year* Salary: 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 #200025114

Job Description

The office of the Attorney General has an opening for an Assistant Attorney General within the Health and Human Services Division in Augusta. This position will represent the DHHS Office of Aging and Disability Services, Adult Protective Services, in guardianship and other matters, and will appear in Probate and other courts. This position will also represent DHHS in District Court hearings with involuntary commitment applications.

Office of the Attorney General Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must be members of the Maine Bar in good standing, have an eye for legal detail, be interested in complex state and federal litigation, have strong legal advocacy and writing skills, and a demonstrated ability to function effectively as part of a team. One to three years of legal practice with demonstrated proficiency in civil litigation and/or health care law and litigation is preferred, but not required.

Please direct all questions to Assistant Attorney General Jane Gregory , Chief of the Health and Human Services Division or by calling 626-8800.

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 ($12,213.60 - $13,650.48 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 ($365.28 annual value).

Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 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.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

Equal Opportunity

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.