Asst District Attorney

State of Maine • Augusta, ME

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Kennebec and Somerset District Attorney’s Office is seeking a full-time Assistant District Attorney. This Assistant District Attorney will be 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. This position requires travel and applicants must have reliable means of transportation. Candidates should have a strong desire for a career in litigation. Trial experience and developed trial skills are 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.

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
• Reliable means of transportation
• 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 adult criminal cases and civil violations in the Unified Criminal Court in Kennebec and Somerset Counties
• Handle appellate cases before the Law Court

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 (decreases employee-only premiums by 5%)
• Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
• Retirement Plan (Maine Public Employees Retirement System)
• 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 eligibility (including SAVE plan)
• John R. Justice (JRJ) Formula Grant Program eligibility
• Living Resources Program (employee assistance program)
• Six weeks of fully paid parental leave (for all employees welcoming a child)
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation (MaineSaves 457(b) account)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level