Assistant District Attorney — Trial & Appellate Litigation

MaineGuide; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 75,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Gym reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Public service loan forgiveness

Parental leave

Job summary

The Kennebec and Somerset District Attorney’s Office in Maine seeks a full-time Assistant District Attorney to handle adult criminal cases and civil violations in the Unified Criminal Court for Kennebec and Somerset Counties, plus appellate matters before the Law Court. Travel is required and reliable transportation is necessary.

The successful candidate must be a member in good standing of the Maine Bar, demonstrate strong legal writing and advocacy, and possess ethical judgment, teamwork, and

Qualifications

• Member of the Maine Bar in good standing.
• Eye for legal detail and ability to navigate complex regulations.
• Strong advocacy and writing skills.
• Team player with good organizational and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Handle adult criminal cases and civil violations in the Unified Criminal Court for Kennebec and Somerset Counties.
• Manage appellate cases before the Maine Law Court.
• Travel as required and maintain reliable transportation.

Skills

Trial advocacy

Legal writing

Team collaboration

Ethical judgment

Education

Maine Bar admission

Job description

The Kennebec and Somerset District Attorney’s Office in Maine seeks a full-time Assistant District Attorney to handle adult criminal cases and civil violations in the Unified Criminal Court for Kennebec and Somerset Counties, plus appellate matters before the Law Court. Travel is required and reliable transportation is necessary.

The successful candidate must be a member in good standing of the Maine Bar, demonstrate strong legal writing and advocacy, and possess ethical judgment, teamwork, and