Assistant District Attorney District 8
About The Position
The District Attorney’s Office for Maine Prosecutorial District 8 is seeking a full-time long-term Acting Capacity Assistant District Attorney. The Assistant District Attorney will be responsible for managing and prosecuting a high-volume caseload of drug-related offenses in Aroostook County. The management of this caseload involves providing proactive direction to the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (MDEA), Maine State Police, as well as county and municipal law enforcement agencies within the jurisdiction that are engaged in the investigation of drug-related offenses. This includes the need to provide legal advice on 4th, 5th and 6th Amendment issues, review and/or draft affidavits in support of arrest and search warrants; issue subpoenas or other court processes to further criminal investigations; participate in proffer interviews of confidential informants and/or cooperating defendants; assist law enforcement in the investigation and prosecution of overdose death cases; draft appellate briefs and conduct oral argument before the Law Court; as well as manage a trial schedule that requires pre-trial motions, trials, and post judgement motions. Additional responsibilities include representing the District Attorney in the Adult Treatment and Recovery Court specialty docket, ongoing training and specialization is required.
Requirements
- Members of the Maine Bar in good standing
- An eye for legal details
- 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
- Good writing skills
Nice To Haves
- 7-10 years of criminal law experience
Responsibilities
- Managing and prosecuting a high-volume caseload of drug-related offenses in Aroostook County.
- Providing proactive direction to law enforcement agencies engaged in the investigation of drug-related offenses.
- Providing legal advice on 4th, 5th and 6th Amendment issues.
- Reviewing and/or drafting affidavits in support of arrest and search warrants.
- Issuing subpoenas or other court processes to further criminal investigations.
- Participating in proffer interviews of confidential informants and/or cooperating defendants.
- Assisting law enforcement in the investigation and prosecution of overdose death cases.
- Drafting appellate briefs and conducting oral argument before the Law Court.
- Managing a trial schedule that requires pre-trial motions, trials, and post judgement motions.
- Representing the District Attorney in the Adult Treatment and Recovery Court specialty docket.
- Ongoing training and specialization is required.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- 12 days of sick leave
- 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
- Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums)
- Health Insurance Premium Credit (Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%)
- Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental 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 (partial loan repayment)
- Living Resources Program (employee assistance program)
- Six weeks paid parental leave (for all employees welcoming a child)
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation (MaineSaves 457(b) account)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
