Assistant Attorney General- Child Support Division

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Assistant Attorney General

Child Support Division

Opening Date:
September 11, 2025

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Job Class Code: 0186

Grade: 1

Salary: $71,843.20 - $/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

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The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking a skilled trial attorney to fill a full-time Assistant Attorney General Position in Caribou. The OAG has a telework policy providing the opportunity to work from home. Also, court events are in person, via Zoom or telephonic. There is also a possibility of time in the OAG’s Bangor office.

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 Houlton, Caribou, Presque Isle and Fort Kent District Courts in Aroostook County and the Calais and Machias District Courts in Washington County. The AAG is also assigned to the Aroostook and Washington County Probate Courts and the Passamaquoddy Tribal Courts.

The Caribou office currently has approximately 100 open cases and Washington County has 67 open cases. Other responsibilities include representing DSER in administrative support proceedings, handling 80C reviews of agency action and Law Court appeals.

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 to the highest standards of legal ethics and civility.

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.

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.
• 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…