Closing Date: 11th August, 2026
Description:
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.Assistant Attorney General
Criminal Division
Opening Date: July 28, 2026
Closing Date: August 11, 2026
Job Class Code: 0186
Grade: 1
Salary: $71,843.20 - $139,110.40/year*
Salary: Salary competitive and based upon qualifications*
Pursuant to 5 MRS 196 the salary for this position has been set by the Office of the Attorney General
Position # 006000342
Job Description:
The Office of the Attorney General is seeking a full-time attorney to serve as the Director of the Healthcare Crimes Unit (“HCU”) – the State's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit-within the Criminal Division headquartered in Augusta. The HCU investigates and prosecutes financial fraud and crimes committed by Medicaid providers and their employees. The HCU also prosecutes the abuse, neglect and financial exploitation of residents in health care facilities. In addition to criminal prosecution, the HCU pursues civil action against Medicaid providers under the False Claims Act, the Unfair Trade and Practices Act, and common law theories of liability. The HCU is also active in joint state-federal civil actions under federal law initiated by the United States Attorney's Office in Maine and other federal districts. The HCU Director is a federally designated position that represents the state of Maine in participation with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, as well as the National Association of Medicaid Fraud Control Units. The Director facilitates the work and operations of the HCU, assigns and oversees cases to HCU attorneys, coordinates workflow, and carries an independent workload. The Director supervises two Assistant Attorneys General, forensic accountant, investigators, and paralegal position.
The position requires occasional out-of-state travel.
Office of the Attorney General, State of Maine (https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.maine.gov%2Fag%2F&data=05%7C02%7CShirley.D.Ferland%40maine.gov%7C849134b4ec024c7e991b08dca764fbda%7C413fa8ab207d4b629bcdea1a8f2f864e%7C0%7C0%7C638569299385962525%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=es8uEpqBLWMEbqSDoTYS1T%2B30jl5iIXlTGHym6uRabY%3D&reserved=0)
Minimum Qualifications:
This is not an entry level position. Candidates must have experience and expertise in handling large complex cases, preferably in both state and federal court. The Unit handles matters involving voluminous financial and medical records. In addition to financial crimes, criminal cases handled by the Unit include assaults, sexual assaults, endangering the welfare of dependent persons, and drug diversion by health case personnel. The candidate must have jury trial experience, excellent research and writing skills, and the ability to assume full responsibility for the prosecution of criminal and civil cases. High ethical standards, sound judgment, strong communication and inter-personal skills, good organization/time management skills and ability to work as a team with law enforcement and other prosecutors are essential. Five or more years of legal practice with demonstrated proficiency in health care law or financial crimes is preferred. Travel throughout the State is required. Candidates must be a member 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 (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 Office is not responsible for late receipt of applications due to mail service, faxing malfunctions or 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 Division Chief Lisa R. Bogue via email (Lisa.J.Marchese@maine.gov) or call 207-626-8800.