Assistant District Attorney - Part Time - District III

at State of Maine, Bureau of Human Resources in Lewiston, Maine, United States

Job Description

Assistant District Attorney – Part Time – District III

Assistant District Attorney – PART TIME

Prosecutorial District III

Only current employees of the Office of the Attorney General may apply

Please DO NOT APPLY ONLINE – See Application Instructions below *

Opening Date: July 12, 2021

Closing Date: July 15, 2021

Class Code: 0206

Position Number: 006106009A

Grade: 1

Salary: Salary competitive and based upon qualifications*

*Pursuant to 5 MRS § 196, the salary for this position has been set by the Office of the Attorney General

The District Attorney’s Office is seeking a part time Assistant District Attorney.

This Assistant District Attorney will be primarily responsible for criminal prosecutions in the Unified Criminal Court in Androscoggin 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.

Applicants must be members of the Maine Bar in good standing, have an eye for legal detail, be interested in complex state and federal regulations, have strong legal advocacy and writing skills, and have a demonstrated ability to function effectively as part of a team.

If you are interested in applying for this position, prepare a cover letter highlighting your experience and qualifications that make you a strong candidate for the position and the knowledge, skills and abilities required.

Include resume, writing sample, three references (to include one work-related reference), and a copy of your Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar certification.

Submit all required documentation to the Office of the District Attorney, 55 Lisbon Street, Ste 2, Lewiston, ME 04240 or via email to andrew.robinson@maineprosecutors.com Please use the following format for email subject line: Position – Last Name, First Initial; EXAMPLE: ADA Lewiston – Doe, J.

The DAO is not responsible for late receipt of applications due to mail service, faxing malfunctions or electronic transmission malfunctions.

Job offer to new hire is conditional upon verification of credentials, criminal records, and driver’s license check, and professional license requirements if applicable.

Please direct all questions to District Attorney, Andrew Robinson at 207-753-2545, or via email atandrew.robinson@maineprosecutors.com

Benefits:

The bi-weekly dollar values of some State-paid benefits for full-time employees include: $14.60 for dental insurance; 17.96% of employee’s pay towards retirement; and, depending on the employee’s annual pay, at least 85% ($412.23) of health insurance premiums (more information is available here). Participation in the Health Premium Credit Program can increase state-paid health insurance benefits by 5%.

State of Maine employees have a wide variety of health benefits and wellness programs available to them. Whatever your health and wellness goals may be, we have solutions to help you meet your goal. Preventive care is covered 100%, low-cost generic medications, premium-free dental insurance for full-time employee coverage, tobacco cessation program and MUCH MORE!

Benefits Include: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance; Retirement Savings; Flexible Spending Accounts; Gym Membership Reimbursement; and Living Resources (Employee Assistance Program).

Public Sector employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. To learn if you qualify, please visit https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service#qualify.

The State of Maine also offers paid holidays, training, and the chance to make a difference in Maine with a career in public service.

The District Attorney’s Office,State of Maine Government, and Office of the Attorney General is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.