Asst District Attorney

State of Maine•Bangor, ME

About The Position

The District Attorney’s Office is seeking an Assistant District Attorney for Penobscot County with occasional Piscataquis County coverage. This is an entry level position. This Assistant District Attorney will be primarily responsible for criminal prosecution of adults in the Unified Criminal Docket. Candidates should have a strong desire for a career in litigation, and good writing skills are essential. Trial experience and developed trial skills are preferred. 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. This position may require travel to courts in Dover-Foxcroft, Lincoln, and Millinocket. The successful candidate must be able to work independently.

Requirements

Candidates should have a strong desire for a career in litigation
Good writing skills are essential
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
Candidates must be members of the Maine Bar and in good standing

Nice To Haves

Trial experience and developed trial skills are preferred

Responsibilities

Criminal prosecution of adults in the Unified Criminal Docket

Benefits

Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary.
Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 13.29% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program.
Income Driven Repayment Plans – Income-driven repayment (IDR) plans including the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan are available for employees and can be used in conjunction with the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness.
John R. Justice (JRJ) Formula Grant Program- The State of Maine is a recipient of the JRJ Grant Program that provides partial loan repayment directly to the employee’s loan service provider.
Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive six weeks paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.