Asst District Attorney
About The Position
The York County District Attorney’s Office is seeking a part-time Assistant District Attorney in Prosecutorial District 1. The position is primarily responsible for adult criminal prosecutions and civil violations in the Unified Criminal Court in York County, as well as appellate cases before the Maine Law Court. The position requires travel, and applicants must have a reliable means of transportation. Candidates should have a strong desire for a career in litigation; trial experience and developed trial skills are a plus. Salary is established by the wage scale and is competitive based on qualifications. Benefits are prorated for less than full-time employment and may vary according to applicable collective bargaining agreements. Applicants must be members of the Maine Bar in good standing. Successful candidates should demonstrate high ethical standards, sound judgment, strong communication and interpersonal skills, good organizational and time-management skills, attention to legal detail, interest in complex state and federal regulations, strong legal advocacy and writing skills, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Applications must be submitted by mail or email, not online, and include 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. A job offer to a new hire is conditional upon verification of credentials, criminal records, driver’s license, and applicable professional license requirements.
Requirements
- Must be a member of the Maine Bar in good standing.
- Must have a reliable means of transportation.
- High ethical standards and sound judgment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good organizational and time-management skills.
- Attention to legal detail.
- Interest in complex state and federal regulations.
- Strong legal advocacy and writing skills.
- Demonstrated ability to function effectively as part of a team.
Nice To Haves
- Strong desire for a career in litigation.
- Trial experience and developed trial skills.
Responsibilities
- Prosecute adult criminal cases and civil violations in the Unified Criminal Court in York County.
- Handle appellate cases before the Maine Law Court.
- Travel as required for the position.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and more than three weeks of vacation leave annually; vacation accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
- State-paid portion of employee-only health insurance premiums, with the amount dependent on salary; a 5% employee-only premium credit is available for participation in the applicable program.
- State-paid employee-only dental insurance premiums.
- State contributions to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System.
- Gym membership reimbursement of up to $40 per month.
- Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
- Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness and income-driven repayment plans.
- Employee assistance through the Living Resources Program.
- Six weeks of fully paid parental leave for employees welcoming a child; additional unpaid leave may be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
- Voluntary deferred compensation through a MaineSaves 457(b) account.
- Eligibility for partial student loan repayment through the John R. Justice Formula Grant Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
