Asst Attorney General

State of Maine

Portland, Maine

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$71,843.20–$139,110.40 Per Month

SKILLS

Administrative Skills, Attorney, Bar Membership, Child Support, Child and Youth Services, Dental Insurance, Department of Health and Human Services, Driver's License, File Management, Legal, Legal Standards, Litigation, Negotiation Skills, Probate, Professional License, Retirement Plan, State Government, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Portland, Maine

POSTED

16 days ago

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Assistant Attorney General

Child Support Division

**Only current employees of the Office of the Attorney General may apply**

Opening Date: June 18, 2026

Closing Date: June 24, 2026

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 # 006000493

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Office of the Attorney General is seeking a skilled trial attorney to fill a full-time Assistant Attorney General Position in Portland. The primary responsibility of the Assistant Attorney General will include handling parentage establishment, order establishment and child support enforcement services for the Division of Support Enforcement and Recovery (DSER) within the Office of Family Independence in the Department of Health and Human Services. The AAG will be assigned to the York Judicial Center and the York County Probate Court. The AAG is the primary back up for the Portland and Bridgton District Courts and the Cumberland County Probate Court. The York County caseload has 170 open cases. Other responsibilities include representing DSER in administrative support proceedings, handling 80C reviews of agency action and Law Court appeals.

Office of the Attorney General

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must be members of the Maine Bar in good standing, who are experienced litigators, excellent writers, willing to travel regularly, able to develop proficiency with remote court proceedings, and have demonstrated that they conduct their professional work in a manner that is thorough, accurate, resourceful, collegial and effective. Skills must be highly developed in all aspects of litigation, client communication, negotiation, time optimization, file management, schedule organization, and use of law office technology. Applicants must adhere the highest standards of legal ethics and civility.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

If you are interested in applying for this position, prepare a cover letter that highlights your experience and qualifications that make you a strong candidate for the position and that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities required.

Include resume, writing sample, three references (to include one work-related reference), a copy of your Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar certification and complete the online direct hire application .

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.

Please direct all questions to Assistant Attorney General, Division Chief Debby Willis via email or you may call 207-626-8800.

BENEFITS

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%-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.

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 ($350.40 annual value).

Asst Attorney General

State of Maine

Portland, Maine

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