Attorney - Anticipated Vacancy

MaineGuide; Gardiner (ME); On-site; USD 78,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

Retirement Plan

Parental leave

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Job summary

State of Maine seeks an attorney in Gardiner to provide legal advice across diverse areas, including property, general government, and litigation. The role may involve oversight of other attorneys and requires working under limited supervision in a professional services setting.

The position emphasizes reviewing contracts, advising on legal matters, and representing the agency before courts and boards. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Qualifications

• Law degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in Maine and currently registered with the Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar.
• Ability to analyze and interpret facts, evidence, and precedents and arrive at logical conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and analyzes cases; researches applicable laws; and writes legal opinions, briefs, and related memoranda to present findings or the agency's view.
• Prepares cases and coordinates testimony with experts; presents before state, federal, and appellate courts.
• Develops legislation, rules, regulations, and rulemaking procedures with senior management to ensure proper legal form.
• Represents the agency before boards, councils, committees, and related bodies individually or in teams to defend agency decisions.
• Advises agency staff and outside attorneys on legal matters related to agency programs and projects.
• Reviews and interprets contracts and quasi-legal documents and drafts innovative provisions.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Contract negotiation

Oral advocacy

Legal research

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Law degree

Tools

Lexis/Nexis

Westlaw

Job description

Department of Professional & Financial Regulation (and Boards)

Job Class Code:2016X
Grade:31 (Confidential)
Salary: $78,083.20 - $110,572.80/Annually
Location: Gardiner, ME

Opening Date: September 27, 2026
Closing Date: October 13, 2026

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

DESCRIPTION:

This is professional services work in providing legal advice to diverse audiences and involving an extensive range of legal subjects. An employee in this classification may oversee and/or work with other attorneys involved with property, general government, and litigation. This classification is differentiated from the Principal Attorney classification by the complexity of work and the lack of formal lead worker responsibilities. Work is performed under limited supervision.

REPRESENTATIVETASKS:

Reviews and analyzes cases; researches applicable laws; and writes legal opinions, briefs, and related memoranda in order to present findings, judgments, or an agency's point of view. Prepares cases and coordinates testimony with experts and presents cases before the courts in order to obtain a decision or opinion from state, federal, and appellate courts. Develops legislation, rules, regulations, and rulemaking procedures with senior management in order to ensure acceptable legal form and content. Represents the agency before various boards, councils, committees, and related governing entities either independently or as a member of a team in order to present and defend agency decisions. Advises agency staff and outside attorneys regarding legal matters relevant to agency programs, operations, and projects in order to provide legal advice and technical assistance. Reviews and interprets contracts, agreements, proposed bids, and quasi-legal documents and develops innovative contract provisions and regulations in order to clarify complex subject matter. Coordinates the execution of legal services with the Attorney General’s Office in order to receive cases, exchange information, and prepare for litigation/settlements. Participates in the development and implementation of agency policies in order to provide input for decision making.

KNOWLEDGES,SKILLS,ANDABILITIESREQUIRED:

Knowledge of applicable Maine law and legal system. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Knowledge of legal principles, practices, and protocol. Knowledge of statutory authority of the Department and its rights and obligations. Knowledge of litigation and legal counseling methods and techniques. Ability to analyze and interpret facts, evidence, and precedents and arrive at logical conclusions. Ability to negotiate contracts and settlements. Ability to prepare briefs and other legal documents. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to operate a computer within an intelligent work station including using Lexis/Nexis, Westlaw, etc. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to write clearly and effectively.

MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS:

A Law degree from an accredited law school.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATIONREQUIREMENTS:

Admitted to practice law in Maine and currently registered with the Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• 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%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 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 18.86% of pay 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 forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days 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.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. 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.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.