Assistant District Attorney - D4

State of Maine•Skowhegan, ME

About The Position

The Kennebec and Somerset Counties District Attorney’s Office is seeking a full-time Assistant District Attorney in Prosecutorial District IV. The position is primarily responsible for adult criminal cases and civil violations in the Unified Criminal Court in Kennebec and Somerset Counties, as well as appellate cases before the Law Court. The role requires travel, and applicants must have reliable transportation. Candidates should have a strong interest in a career in litigation. Trial experience and developed trial skills are a plus. High ethical standards, sound judgment, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and good organizational and time-management skills are essential. Candidates must be members of the Maine Bar and in good standing. The position’s salary and benefits are established by the wage scale. The advertised salary range is $75,067.20–$145,371.20 per year; salary is competitive and based on qualifications. Pursuant to 5 MRS § 196, the salary has been set by the Office of the Attorney General. Applications must be submitted by the instructions in the posting; applicants are asked not to apply online. Submit a cover letter highlighting relevant experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, and abilities, along with a resume, writing sample, three references (including one work-related reference), and a copy of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar certification. Applications may be mailed to the Office of the District Attorney in Augusta or emailed to District Attorney Maeghan Maloney. The email subject line should follow the format “Position – Last Name, First Initial.” A job offer to a new hire is conditional on verification of credentials, criminal records, driver’s license, and applicable professional license requirements.

Requirements

Membership in the Maine Bar in good standing.
Reliable means of transportation.
Strong ethical standards and sound judgment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Good organizational and time-management skills.
An eye for legal detail and interest in complex state and federal regulations.
Strong legal advocacy and writing skills.
Demonstrated ability to function effectively as part of a team.
Submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, three references (including one work-related reference), and a copy of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar certification.

Nice To Haves

Strong desire for a career in litigation.
Trial experience and developed trial skills.

Responsibilities

Handle adult criminal cases and civil violations in the Unified Criminal Court in Kennebec and Somerset Counties.
Handle appellate cases before the Law Court.
Travel as required for the position.

Benefits

13 paid holidays.
12 days of sick leave annually.
More than three weeks of vacation leave annually, with accrual increasing with years of service.
Personal leave for overtime-exempt employees.
State-paid employee-only health insurance premiums of 85%–95%, depending on salary.
Health insurance premium credit that reduces employee-only premiums by 5% for participants who meet program requirements.
State-paid employee-only dental insurance premiums.
State contribution to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
Gym membership reimbursement of up to $40 per month.
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness.
Employee assistance program through the Living Resources Program.
Six weeks of fully paid parental leave for employees welcoming a child.
Voluntary deferred compensation through a MaineSaves 457(b) account.
Potential access to additional unpaid leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Potential partial loan repayment through the John R. Justice Formula Grant Program.