Assistant Attorney General

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Assistant Attorney General

Consumer Protection

Opening Date:  August 11, 2026     

Closing Date:  August 25, 2026   

Job Class Code:  0186

Grade:  1 

Salary:  $75,067.20 - $145,371.20/year*

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

Position # 200025234

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Attorney General’s Office in Augusta has a vacancy for a full-time position as an Assistant Attorney General in the Consumer Protection Division. The attorney in this position will investigate and litigate consumer protection matters, with a particular focus on issues relating to housing and mobile home parks that are referred to the Division for investigation and enforcement or are otherwise within the scope of the Attorney General’s authority under the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act and other consumer protection laws.

Office of the Attorney General, State of Maine

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Essential qualifications for this position include strong written and oral advocacy skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.  Candidates must be well-organized and manage multiple tasks effectively.  Prior civil litigation experience, particularly on the plaintiff’s side, is preferred.  Candidates must be members of the Maine Bar in good standing.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

If you are interested in applying for this position, prepare a cover letter highlighting your experience and qualifications that make you a strong candidate for the position and the knowledge, skills and abilities required.  Include resume, writing sample, three references, a copy of your Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar certification and complete direct hire application.

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

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

Please direct all questions to Division Chief Christina Moylan via email  or by calling 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 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). 
• 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.

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