Assistant District Attorney, District 3

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.

Responsibilities

• Criminal prosecutions in the Unified Criminal Court in Oxford County
• Handling appellate cases before the Law Court

Requirements

• Must be a member of the Maine Bar in good standing
• Strong legal advocacy and writing skills
• Ability to function effectively as part of a team
• Attention to legal detail
• Interest in complex state and federal regulations

Nice-to-haves

• Trial experience
• Developed trial skills

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• 12 days of sick leave
• 3+ weeks of vacation leave
• Health Insurance Coverage (85%-100% of employee-only premiums paid by the State)
• Dental Insurance (100% of employee-only premiums paid by the State)
• Retirement Plan (13.16% of pay contributed 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 available
• John R. Justice Formula Grant Program for loan repayment
• Living Resources Program for employee assistance
• Six weeks of fully paid parental leave