Research Assistant MSEA-B at State of Maine Augusta, ME

State of Maine; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

Retirement Plan

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Job summary

The State of Maine is hiring a Research Assistant MSEA-B to join the Office of the Attorney General in Augusta. This full-time paralegal position supports Assistant Attorneys General in the Criminal Division, handling document management, drafting, and case-tracking activities.

The ideal candidate will combine strong writing, organizational skills, and proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat. Excellent collaboration with attorneys and staff is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelors + 2 years paralegal experience OR paralegal program + 1 year experience.
• Equivalent related experience may substitute education year-for-year.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-office support for Assistant Attorneys General in the Criminal Division.
• Draft letters, pleadings, proposed orders, and memoranda.
• Track caseloads, calendars, hearings, and deadlines.
• Open, close, and archive files; organize investigation files.
• Coordinate Grand Jury with court personnel and investigators.
• Prepare hearing exhibits and subpoenas; arrange service of process.
• Compile and prepare legal documents and discovery materials.
• Proofread and edit documents; apply Maine criminal law knowledge.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Division Chief.

Skills

Strong writing

Interpersonal skills

Self-directed

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal program + 1 year

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Research Assistant MSEA-B job at State of Maine. Augusta, ME.

Job Class Code: 0186

Grade: 1

Salary: $43,014.40 - $60,070.40/year*

*Pursuant to 5 MRS § 196 the salary for this position has been set by the Office of the Attorney General

Opening Date: January 5, 2026

Closing Date: January 20, 2026

Position # 006006005

Job Description

The Office of the Attorney General is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill a full-time (40 hours/week) paralegal position located in our Augusta Office. This individual will provide in-office support for Assistant Attorneys General in the Criminal Division.

Duties

• Document management; information management.
• Drafting letters, pleadings, proposed orders and memoranda.
• Tracking case data, caseload distribution, maintaining calendars for criminal hearings and court appearances and deadlines.
• Open, close and archive files.
• Working with investigators and organizing investigation files.
• Coordinate Grand Jury with court personnel and investigators.
• Preparing and organizing hearing exhibits.
• Communicating with witnesses, preparing witness subpoenas, arranging for service of process.
• Compile, organize and prepare legal documents, pleadings, discovery and other similar materials.
• Analyze finanical records, file documents including notes, correspondence and pleadings
• Proofreading and editing documents.
• Applying knowledge of Maine criminal law.
• All other responsibilities assigned by the Division Chief.

The ideal candidate must be enthusiastic about a career in a government setting, be self-directed, highly organized, efficient and accurate with excellent writing skills and the ability to work independently. The candidate must have strong computer skills and be proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Adobe Acrobat. The candidate must have strong interpersonal skills for working with attorneys and staff at all levels, the courts, the public, co-workers and supervisors and have strong communication skills. A strong work ethic is imperative.

Maine Office of the Attorney General

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree and two (2) years of paralegal experience in a law firm, court, or legal services agency - OR - graduation from an approved, accredited paralegal program of instruction and one (1) year of paralegal experience. Equivalent related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

The Department is not responsible for late receipt of applications due to electronic transmission malfunctions.

Job offer to new hire is conditional upon verification of credentials, criminal records, and driver's license check, and professional license requirements if applicable.

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 ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 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.
• oHealth 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 ($350.40 annual value).
• Retirement Plan - The State of Maine contributes 13.29% 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 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.

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.