Assistant District Attorney - D4
About The Position
The Kennebec and Somerset District Attorney’s Office is seeking a full-time Assistant District Attorney for Prosecutorial District IV. The position is 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. The role requires travel, and applicants must have reliable transportation. Candidates should have a strong interest in a litigation career. Trial experience and developed trial skills are a plus. High ethical standards, sound judgment, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and effective organizational and time-management abilities are essential. Applicants must be members of the Maine Bar in good standing. Salary is based on the wage scale and qualifications. Applications must be submitted by mail or email, not 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. The job offer is conditional on verification of credentials, criminal records, driver’s license, and professional license requirements, if applicable.
Requirements
- Membership in the Maine Bar in good standing.
- Strong interest in a career in litigation.
- High ethical standards and sound judgment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good organizational and time-management skills.
- An eye for legal detail and interest in complex state and federal regulations.
- Strong legal advocacy and writing skills.
- Demonstrated ability to function effectively as part of a team.
- Reliable means of transportation.
Nice To Haves
- Trial experience and developed trial skills.
Responsibilities
- Handle 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, and more than three weeks of vacation leave annually; vacation accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
- The State pays 85%–95% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary; participation in the health insurance premium credit program can reduce employee-only premiums by 5%.
- The State pays 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums.
- Employer contributions to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
- Gym membership reimbursement of up to $40 per month.
- Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
- Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness and income-driven repayment plans.
- Living Resources employee assistance 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.
- Potential partial loan repayment through the John R. Justice Formula Grant Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
