Secretary Legal - Criminal Division

Secretary Legal - Criminal Division

 

Opening Date:     04/07/2026

Closing Date:     04/22/2026

Job Class Code:  6556

Grade:  1 

Salary:  $35,984.00 - $51,812.80/year

Administrative Services Bargaining Unit

Position # 006000412

 

Job Description:

The Office of the Attorney General is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill a full-time (40 hours/week) Secretary Legal position located in our Augusta Office.  This individual will provide in-office support for Assistant Attorneys General in the Criminal Division.

This position serves as the secretary legal for the State of Maine tax attorney and the attorney assigned to certain bureaus within the Department of Public Safety including the Maine State Police weapons unit, licensing polygraph unit, professional investigators, contract security companies, Office of the Fire Marshal, State Bureau of Identification and the Sex Offender Registry along with providing assistance to other attorneys within the criminal division as needed.  This is a classification in the secretarial administration job family which provides secretarial support requiring knowledge of office processes, business practices, and clerical functions requiring attention to administrative and business details, liaison work, and public relations.  This job family is distinguished by its assertive role in meeting the administrative needs of individual(s).  This is office and administrative support work in providing support to one or more attorneys and/or individuals in the legal field requiring specific knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and documents.  Responsibilities require independent decision-making on the appropriate processes to follow, information to process, and actions to take in accordance with standard procedures. 

Entry level knowledges, skills, and/or abilities may be acquired through, but are not limited to the following coursework/training and/or experience.

Training, education, or experience in office and administrative support work that demonstrates 1) competency in applying a general knowledge of the principles and practices of office processes and administrative functions to perform routine secretarial support tasks, and 2) the ability to use independent decision-making on the appropriate processes to follow, information to process and actions to take in accordance with standard procedures.

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, three references and complete the 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 Deputy Attorney General Lisa Bogue at 207-626-8800 or Lisa Bogue via email.

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). 
  • 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.