Assistant District Attorney- District 7

Mainerafting; Ellsworth (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

Sick leave: 12 days

Vacation leave: 3+ weeks

Health insurance coverage: employer 85

Dental insurance: employer 100%

Retirement plan: MainePERS

Gym membership reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Student loan forgiveness programs

Parental leave: six weeks

Deferred compensation (MaineSaves)

Job summary

The Assistant District Attorney will primarily prosecute in the Unified Criminal Court in Hancock County and handle appellate cases before the Law Court. Occasional conflict-case work in Washington County may arise.

The role requires strong ethics, effective communication, and solid organizational skills, with eligibility to practice law in Maine and membership in good standing. The office offers comprehensive benefits and a commitment to public service.

Qualifications

• Strong desire for a career in litigation.
• Trial experience and trial skills are a plus.
• High ethical standards, sound judgment and discretion.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Must be a member of the Maine Bar in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Criminal prosecutions in the Unified Criminal Court.
• Appellate cases before the Law Court.
• Occasional conflict-case handling in Washington County.

Skills

Trial experience

Communication skills

Organization skills

Time management

Ethical standards

Interpersonal skills

Education

Member of the Maine Bar in good standing

Job description

Assistant District Attorney

Prosecutorial District 7, Hancock and Washington Counties

The Assistant District Attorney will primarily be responsible for criminal prosecutions in the Unified Criminal Court in Hancock County as well as appellate cases before the Law Court. ADAs may occasionally handle conflict cases in Washington County offices.

Responsibilities

• Criminal prosecutions in the Unified Criminal Court.
• Appellate cases before the Law Court.
• Occasional conflict case handling in Washington County.

Qualifications

• Strong desire for a career in litigation.
• Trial experience and trial skills is a plus.
• High ethical standards, sound judgment, discretion.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational and time‑management skills.
• Member of the Maine Bar in good standing.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays.
• 12 days of sick leave.
• 3+ weeks of vacation leave (accrual increases with years of service). Overtime‑exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health insurance coverage: State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee‑only premiums.
• Dental insurance: State pays 100% of employee‑only dental premiums.
• Retirement plan: State contributes 13.29% of pay to 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 and income‑driven repayment plans.
• John R. Justice (JRJ) Formula Grant Program for loan repayment.
• Living Resources Program (Employee Assistance Program).
• Parental leave: six weeks of fully paid leave for welcoming a child.
• Voluntary deferred compensation through MaineSaves 457(b).

The District Attorney’s Office, Maine State Government and the Office of the Attorney General are Equal Opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.