Assistant District Attorney District III

State of Maine • Portland, OR

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The District Attorney’s Office is seeking a full time Assistant District Attorney. This Assistant District Attorney will be primarily responsible for criminal prosecutions in the Unified Criminal Court in Androscoggin County, as well as appellate cases before the Law Court. Candidates should have a strong desire for a career in litigation. Trial experience and developed trial skills a plus. High ethical standards, sound judgment, strong communication and inter-personal skills, and good organizational/time management skills are essential. Candidates must be members of the Maine Bar and in good standing. Salary and benefits are as established by the wage scale.

Requirements

• Members of the Maine Bar in good standing
• An eye for legal detail
• Interested in complex state and federal regulations
• Strong legal advocacy and writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively as part of a team
• High ethical standards
• Sound judgment
• Strong communication and inter-personal skills
• Good organizational/time management skills

Nice To Haves

• Trial experience
• Developed trial skills

Responsibilities

• Primarily responsible for criminal prosecutions in the Unified Criminal Court in Androscoggin County
• Handle appellate cases before the Law Court

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• 12 days of sick leave
• 3+ weeks of vacation leave
• Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums)
• Health Insurance Premium Credit (5% decrease in employee-only premiums)
• Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only premiums)
• Retirement Plan (State contributes 13.29% of pay to MainePERS)
• Gym Membership Reimbursement (up to $40 per month)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Income Driven Repayment Plans (including SAVE plan)
• John R. Justice (JRJ) Formula Grant Program eligibility
• Living Resources Program (employee assistance program)
• Parental leave (six weeks of fully paid leave for welcoming a child)
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation (MaineSaves 457(b) account)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed