Asst District Attorney District 6

State of Maine•Augusta, ME

136d•$71,843 - $139,110

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 for District 6 for the Sagadahoc County DA's 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 and Weapons Restrictions Orders in the District 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 community and victim centered prosecution, public service, restorative justice as well as racial and gender justice, is essential.

Requirements

Applicants must be members of the Maine Bar in good standing
Have an eye for legal detail
Be interested in complex criminal legal issues
Have strong litigation, legal advocacy and writing skills
Have a demonstrated ability to function effectively as part of a team

Nice To Haves

Trial experience
Developed trial skills

Responsibilities

Criminal prosecution for adults
Handling cases in the Unified Criminal Docket
Handling appellate cases before the Law Court
Handling Weapons Restrictions Orders in the District Court

Benefits

Work-Life Balance - Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave 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. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
Health Insurance Premium Credit- Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
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. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
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. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
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 of fully 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.
Learn aboutadditional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.