Assistant Attorney General - Health & Human Services

State-of-Maine; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 75,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Job summary

The Office of the Maine Attorney General seeks an Assistant Attorney General in the Health and Human Services Division in Augusta. You will represent the DHHS Office of Aging and Disability Services in guardianship and related matters, appearing in Probate and other courts as needed.

You will also represent DHHS in District Court hearings regarding involuntary commitment applications, collaborating with a team of dedicated professionals.

Qualifications

• Must be a member in good standing of the Maine Bar.
• 1–3 years of civil litigation and/or health care law experience preferred.
• Strong advocacy, writing skills, and ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Civil litigation

Health care law

Legal writing

Education

Maine Bar admission

J.D. or equivalent law degree

Job description

The Office of the Maine Attorney General seeks an Assistant Attorney General in the Health and Human Services Division in Augusta. You will represent the DHHS Office of Aging and Disability Services in guardianship and related matters, appearing in Probate and other courts as needed.

You will also represent DHHS in District Court hearings regarding involuntary commitment applications, collaborating with a team of dedicated professionals.