Trial AAG: Child Protection Litigation (Portland)

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

Job summary

The Office of the Attorney General seeks a skilled civil litigator for a full-time Assistant Attorney General position in the Portland office. Focus will be on DHHS child protection cases in the Portland District Court, with potential work in surrounding courts and regular training for DHHS staff.

The attorney will manage a high-volume caseload, handle urgent filings, and engage in sophisticated brief writing and appellate work as opportunities arise.

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the Maine Bar in good standing.
• Experienced litigator with excellent legal writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Litigate DHHS child protection cases in the Portland District Court and surrounding courts.
• Handle high-volume expedited and intensive litigation with multiple court appearances weekly; multi-day trials common.

Job description

The Office of the Attorney General seeks a skilled civil litigator for a full-time Assistant Attorney General position in the Portland office. Focus will be on DHHS child protection cases in the Portland District Court, with potential work in surrounding courts and regular training for DHHS staff.

The attorney will manage a high-volume caseload, handle urgent filings, and engage in sophisticated brief writing and appellate work as opportunities arise.