Assistant Attorney General - Professional and Financial Regulation

Maine; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 71,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Attorney General’s Office in Augusta is seeking an Assistant Attorney General to provide legal counsel to various professional licensing boards. This role involves handling complaints, providing legal analysis, and enforcing agency orders. Candidates should have strong legal advocacy skills and be members of the Maine Bar.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Gym Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Student Loan Forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave

Wellness Benefits

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the Maine Bar in good standing.
• Preference for 1-3 years of legal practice in administrative law and litigation.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel to professional licensing boards.
• Handle disciplinary complaints against licensed professionals.
• Perform agency rule review and defend agency decisions.

Skills

Legal Advocacy

Writing Skills

Teamwork

Education

Maine Bar Membership

Job description

Location: Augusta, ME

Assistant Attorney General
Professional and Financial Regulation Division

Opening Date: May 12, 2025
Closing Date: May 27, 2025
Job Class Code: 0186
Grade: 1
Salary: $71,843.20 - $139,110.40/year* (Salary competitive and based upon qualifications)*
*Pursuant to 5 M.R.S. § 196, the salary for this position has been set by the Office of the Attorney General
Position #006000348

Job Description

The Attorney General’s Office in Augusta is seeking an Assistant Attorney General (AAG) within the Professional and Financial Regulation Division. The primary responsibility of this AAG is to provide legal counsel to various professional licensing boards and programs within and affiliated with the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation. Responsibilities include handling disciplinary complaints against licensed professionals, providing legal analysis and opinions on regulatory matters, performing agency rule review, defending agency decisions on appeal to the Superior Court, and enforcing agency orders in court.

Minimum Qualifications

This is not an entry-level position. Candidates must be members of the Maine Bar in good standing, detail-oriented, interested in complex state regulation, possess strong legal advocacy and writing skills, and demonstrate effective teamwork. Preference is given to candidates with one to three years of legal practice, particularly in administrative law and litigation.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter highlighting relevant experience and qualifications, along with a resume, writing sample, three references (including one work-related), and a completed direct hire application. The Department is not responsible for late submissions due to mailing or electronic transmission issues. Employment is contingent upon verification of credentials, criminal records, driver’s license, and professional licenses if applicable. For questions, contact Tim Steigelman via email or at 207-626-8509.

Benefits

The State of Maine offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Work-Life Balance: Paid holidays, sick leave, vacation leave, and personal leave.
• Health Insurance: State pays 85%-95% of premiums.
• Dental Insurance: State covers 100% of employee-only premiums.
• Retirement Plan: State contributes 13.29% of pay to MainePERS.
• Additional benefits: Gym reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, student loan forgiveness, employee assistance program, parental leave, deferred compensation, and wellness benefits.

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. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

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