Assistant District Attorney- District 6
About The Position
The District 6 (Sagadahoc County, Lincoln County, Knox County, and Waldo County) District Attorney’s Office is seeking a full-time Assistant District Attorney in our Waldo County/Belfast office. The Assistant District Attorney will be primarily responsible for criminal prosecution for adults in the Unified Criminal Docket as well as appellate cases before the Law Court. Candidates should have a strong desire for a career in litigation and prosecution with trial experience and developed trial skills a plus. High ethical standards, sound judgment, strong communication and inter-personal skills, good organizational/time management skills, and good writing skills are essential. A commitment to criminal justice reform, as well as racial and gender justice is essential.
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
- Trial experience and developed trial skills a plus
- High ethical standards
- Sound judgment
- Strong communication and inter-personal skills
- Good organizational/time management skills
- Good writing skills
- Commitment to criminal justice reform
- Commitment to racial and gender justice
Nice To Haves
- Trial experience and developed trial skills
Responsibilities
- Primarily responsible for criminal prosecution for adults in the Unified Criminal Docket
- Handle appellate cases before the Law Court
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- 12 days of sick leave
- 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
- Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service
- Overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave
- 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
- Living Resources Program (employee assistance program)
- Six weeks of fully paid parental leave for all employees welcoming a child
- Additional, unpaid leave may also be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation (MaineSaves 457(b) account)
- Income Driven Repayment Plans (including SAVE plan)
- John R. Justice (JRJ) Formula Grant Program (partial loan repayment)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
