Secretary Legal- Criminal Division

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State’s career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State. . Secretary Legal Criminal Division Opening Date:     September 11, 2026 Closing Date:       September 25, 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. Maine Office of the Attorney General   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : 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 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. Please direct all questions to Deputy Attorney General Lisa Bogue at 207-626-8800 or email Kristy Winslow . 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 ($12,213.60 - $13,650.48 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the  premium costs  for you and your family, including the p