Assistant District Attorney- District 6

State of Maine • Ellsworth, ME

2d • Onsite

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
• High ethical standards
• Sound judgment
• Strong communication and inter-personal skills
• Good organizational/time management skills
• Good writing skills
• Commitment to criminal justice reform, as well as racial and gender justice

Nice To Haves

• Trial experience
• 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
• Personal leave for overtime-exempt employees
• Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums)
• Health Insurance Premium Credit (5% decrease in employee-only premiums)
• 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 fathers and adoptive parents)
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation (MaineSaves 457(b) account)
• Income Driven Repayment Plans (including SAVE plan)
• John R. Justice (JRJ) Formula Grant Program (partial loan repayment)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed