Research Assistant - Consumer Protection Division

Opening Date: June 30, 2025

Closing Date: July 15, 2025

Job Class Code: 0677

Grade: 26

Salary: $56,264.00 - $78,998.40/year

Bargaining Unit: MSEA-B, Professional and Technical

Position # 006006049

DESCRIPTION:

This is professional services work in the Office of the Attorney General providing technical, investigative and litigation support to attorneys in the Consumer Protection Division, and e-discovery support office-wide. This position also serves as the Office webmaster. Work is performed under limited supervision.

REPRESENTATIVE TASKS:

  • Responsible for supporting e-discovery office-wide, including technical interfacing with the office’s e-discovery vendor, as well as document review and production. 
  • Responsible for maintaining the Office website.
  • Responsible for managing and tracking the consumer and antitrust account and other accounts generated by revenues resulting from Division work, in coordination with the Administration Division.
  • Assists in creating and maintaining multiple databases to aid Division work, including the data breach notice database, formal actions, charities complaints, consumer complaints, tobacco reporting, and 990-PF filings, as well as general maintenance of content on the office website. 
  • Works with the tobacco AAG on enforcement activities by tracking distributor sales and Non Participating Manufacturer escrow payments.
  • May assist in supporting Division antitrust attorneys to gather facts and analyze petroleum industry mergers and acquisitions and prepare annual reports under the Petroleum Market Share Act.
  • This research assistant position also performs myriad paralegal tasks as requested by division lawyers.

Office of the Attorney General, State of Maine

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  • Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
  • Ability to do legal research, including proficiency in WestlawNext. 
  • Ability to create and use spreadsheets.
  • Ability to use applicable computer programs.
  • Ability to use e-discovery management software and on-line e-discovery services such as Everlaw.
  • Ability to draft legal documents.
  • Ability to provide basic website maintenance.
  • Knowledge of and ability to access legal resources.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor’s Degree and four (4) years of paralegal experience in a law firm, court, or legal services agency - or - an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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, 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 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 Assistant Attorney General 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.