Assistant Attorney General - Professional and Financial Regulation Division

Mainemuseums; 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 offer legal counsel within the Professional and Financial Regulation Division. Candidates must be Maine Bar members, detail-oriented, and have experience in administrative law. The position offers a competitive salary and a variety of benefits, including health insurance and paid leave.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Gym reimbursement

Parental leave

Qualifications

• Not an entry-level position.
• 1-3 years of legal practice preferred.
• Proficiency in administrative law and litigation.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel to professional licensing boards.
• Handle disciplinary complaints and legal analysis.
• Defend agency decisions in court.

Skills

Legal advocacy

Writing skills

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Education

Maine Bar membership

Job description

Assistant Attorney General
Professional and Financial Regulation Division

Opening Date: May 20, 2025
Closing Date: May 30, 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 #006006022

Job Description

The Attorney General’s Office in Augusta has an immediate opening for an Assistant Attorney General (AAG) within the Professional and Financial Regulation Division. The primary responsibility of this AAG will be to provide legal counsel to various professional licensing boards and programs within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation and/or financial regulatory agencies. This includes handling disciplinary complaints, providing legal analysis and opinions, performing agency rule review, defending agency decisions in court, and enforcing agency orders.

Minimum Qualifications

This is not an entry-level position. Applicants 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 ability to work effectively in a team. One to three years of legal practice with proficiency in administrative law and litigation is preferred.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter highlighting relevant experience, a resume, writing sample, three references (including one work-related), and a completed direct hire application. The Department is not responsible for late applications due to mail or electronic transmission issues.

Offer of employment is conditional upon verification of credentials, criminal records, driver’s license, and professional license if applicable.

Contact

Questions can be directed to Tim Steigelman via email or call 207-626-8509.

Benefits

Our benefits include paid holidays, sick leave, vacation, health insurance, retirement contributions, gym reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, student loan forgiveness, employee assistance programs, parental leave, deferred compensation, and wellness benefits. We support diversity and provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities.