Asst District Attorney
About The Position
The District Attorney’s Office is seeking a full time Assistant District Attorney. This Assistant District Attorney will be primarily responsible for criminal prosecutions in the Unified Criminal Court in Oxford County, as well as appellate cases before the Law Court. 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
Nice To Haves
- Trial experience
- Developed trial skills
Responsibilities
- Primarily responsible for criminal prosecutions in the Unified Criminal Court in Oxford County
- Handle appellate cases before the Law Court
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- 12 days of sick leave
- 3+ weeks of vacation leave
- 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 (State contributes 13.29% of pay to MainePERS)
- 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 (including SAVE plan)
- John R. Justice (JRJ) Formula Grant Program (partial loan repayment)
- Living Resources Program (employee assistance program)
- Parental leave (six weeks of fully paid parental leave for welcoming a child)
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation (MaineSaves 457(b) account)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
