Assistant District Attorney - D4

State of Maine•Skowhegan, ME

11h•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 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.
Reliable means of transportation.

Nice To Haves

Trial experience and 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.
Travel as required for the position.

Benefits

13 paid holidays
12 days of sick leave
3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service
Personal leave for overtime-exempt employees
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 (Maine Public Employees Retirement System - MainePERS)
Gym Membership Reimbursement (up to $40 per month)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Living Resources Program (employee assistance program)
Six weeks of fully paid parental leave (for all parents)
Additional unpaid leave may be available under FMLA
Voluntary Deferred Compensation (MaineSaves 457(b) account)
Income Driven Repayment Plans (including SAVE plan)
John R. Justice (JRJ) Formula Grant Program (partial loan repayment)