Trial-Driven Prosecutor: Assistant District Attorney

State of Maine; Alfred (ME); On-site; USD 75,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The State of Maine, in York County, seeks an Assistant District Attorney for a full-time position in Prosecutorial District 1. The role focuses on adult criminal cases, civil violations, and appellate matters before the Law Court, with travel required and strong advocacy expectations.

Candidates must be members of the Maine Bar in good standing, possess strong writing and oral advocacy skills, and work effectively as part of a team within Maine State Government.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Primarily responsible for adult criminal cases and civil violations in the Unified Criminal Court in York County, as well as appellate cases before the Law Court.
• Travel is required; applicants must have reliable means of transportation.
• Also responsible for criminal prosecutions in the Unified Criminal Court in York 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 are a plus.
• High ethical standards, sound judgment, strong communication and inter-personal skills, and good organizational/time management skills are essential.

Skills

Maine Bar in good standing

Legal detail

Complex regulations

Advocacy & writing

Teamwork

Job description

The State of Maine, in York County, seeks an Assistant District Attorney for a full-time position in Prosecutorial District 1. The role focuses on adult criminal cases, civil violations, and appellate matters before the Law Court, with travel required and strong advocacy expectations.

Candidates must be members of the Maine Bar in good standing, possess strong writing and oral advocacy skills, and work effectively as part of a team within Maine State Government.