Assistant District Attorney - District 2
About The Position
The District Attorney’s Office is seeking an Assistant District Attorney for Cumberland County. This Assistant District Attorney will be primarily responsible for criminal prosecution for both 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 good writing skills are essential. 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. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation is required.
Requirements
- Strong desire for a career in litigation
- Good writing skills are essential
- High ethical standards
- Sound judgment
- Strong communication and inter-personal skills
- Good organizational/time management skills are essential
- A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation is required
- Must be members of the Maine Bar and in good standing
Nice To Haves
- Trial experience and developed trial skills a plus
Responsibilities
- Primarily responsible for criminal prosecution for both 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 – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums
- Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%
- Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums
- Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes to the 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
- Living Resources Program – employee assistance program
- Six weeks of fully paid parental leave for all employees welcoming a child (including fathers and adoptive parents)
- 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 the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan
- John R. Justice (JRJ) Formula Grant Program- provides partial loan repayment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
