Assistant District Attorney - District 2

State of Maine•Portland, ME

2d•$75,067 - $145,371

About The Position

The District Attorney’s Office is seeking an Assistant District Attorney for Cumberland County, Maine. The position is primarily responsible for criminal prosecution of adults in the Unified Criminal Docket and for appellate cases before the Law Court. Candidates should have a strong desire for a career in litigation. Strong writing skills are essential; trial experience and developed trial skills are a plus. The role requires high ethical standards, sound judgment, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and good organizational and time-management skills. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required. Candidates must be members of the Maine Bar and in good standing. Applications must be submitted by mail or email to the Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office; applicants are instructed not to apply online. Required materials 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 and in good standing.
Strong writing skills.
High ethical standards and sound judgment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Good organizational and time-management skills.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Strong desire for a career in litigation.
Submit 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.

Nice To Haves

Trial experience and developed trial skills.

Responsibilities

Prosecute criminal cases involving adults in the Unified Criminal Docket.
Handle appellate cases before the Law Court.

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 health insurance contribution covering 85%–95% of employee-only premiums, depending on salary; dependent coverage is also available.
A 5% employee-only health insurance premium credit for eligible participants.
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.
Employee assistance program 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 the John R. Justice Formula Grant Program, which provides partial loan repayment directly to the employee’s loan service provider.
Income-driven repayment plans, including the SAVE plan, may be used alongside Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness.