Maine Office of the Attorney General
Assistant Attorney General – ANTICIPATED VACANCY
Natural Resources Division
Opening Date: March
15, 2023 Closing
Date: April 7, 2023
Job Class Code: 0186 Grade: 1 Position #006000370
Salary: Salary
competitive and based upon qualifications*
*Pursuant to 5 MRS
§ 196 the salary for this position has been set by the OAG
Job
Description:
The
Attorney General’s Office in Augusta will have a vacancy for an Assistant
Attorney General position available on 9/1/2023, in the Natural Resources
Division. The position is responsible for providing comprehensive legal
services to Maine’s environmental and natural resources agencies, including the
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, with a core focus on
agricultural and forestry issues. Assigned duties will vary depending on the
needs of the Office and the Division but will typically involve advising the
DACF and potentially other agencies with all aspects of administrative law and
practice, providing day-to-day general counsel services, acting as counsel to
boards and commissions such as the Board of Pesticides Control and the Maine
Pull Events Commission at public meetings, and handling affirmative, defensive,
and appellate litigation in state and federal courts.
Office of the Attorney General, State of Maine - https://www.maine.gov/ag/
Minimum
Qualifications:
Not
an entry level position, applicants must be members of the Maine Bar in good
standing, or reasonably anticipate timely admission to the Maine Bar. The
successful candidate will demonstrate strong legal advocacy, research, and
writing skills, the ability to function effectively as part of a team, and an
interest in environmental / natural resource litigation and regulatory regimes.
Experience with administrative law, civil and appellate litigation, or
environmental / natural resource law is preferred. High ethical standards,
sound judgment, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and good
organizational and time management skills are essential.
Application
Instructions:
Submit
a cover letter highlighting the experience and qualifications that make you a
strong candidate, along with your resume, a writing sample, three references, a
copy of your Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar certification or a detailed
statement outlining the circumstances supporting your reasonable anticipation
of timely admission to the Maine Bar, and a completed online direct hire application, https://mainebhr.hire.trakstar.com/jobs/fk0xv7m/
The
Office is not responsible for late receipt of applications due to mail service,
faxing, or electronic transmission malfunctions. Any job offer to a new hire is
conditional upon verification of credentials, criminal records, and driver’s
license check, and professional license requirements, as applicable.
Please
direct all questions to Assistant Attorney General Scott Boak,
Chief of Natural Resources Division, at Scott.Boak@maine.gov or by calling
626-8566.
BENEFITS
We
believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable
total compensation package, including:
Work-Life Balance – 13
paid holidays, 12
days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave. Vacation leave accrual
increases with years of service. Overtime-exempt employees receive personal
leave.
Health Insurance – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only
premiums ($9,893.52-$11,057.52 annual value), depending on salary. Use this
chart to find the premium costs (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/benefits/som-health-plan/premium-rates),
including 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: https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/benefits/health-premium-credit
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of
employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 13.16% of pay to the Maine
Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on
behalf of the employee.
Gym Membership Reimbursement – Receive up to
$40 per month.
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: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
Living Resources Program – Navigate
challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
Parental leave – All employees who are welcoming a
child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave.
Additionally, 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 at the Office of Employee Health and Wellness: https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/
Maine State Government
and the Office of the Attorney General is an Equal Opportunity employer. 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.