Assistant District Attorney, District 6

State of Maine

<p><b>Assistant</b><b> </b><b>District</b><b> </b><b>Attorney Prosecutorial District VI</b></p> <br> <p></p> <p><b> ***Please</b><b> </b><b>DO</b><b> </b><b>NOT</b><b> </b><b>APPLY</b><b> </b><b>ONLINE</b><b> </b><b>–</b><b> </b><b>See</b><b> </b><b>Application</b><b> </b><b>Instructions</b><b> </b><b>below</b><b> </b><b>***</b></p> <br> <p></p> <b> Opening</b><b> </b><b>Date:</b><b> </b><b>February 21, 2024</b> <p><b> Closing</b><b> </b><b>Date:</b><b> </b><b>Until Filled</b></p> <p><b> Class</b><b> </b><b>Code:</b><b> </b><b>0206</b></p> <p><b> Salary:</b><b> </b><b>$69,742.40</b><b> </b><b>-</b><b> </b><b>$135,054.40/annually</b><b> </b><b>(Salary</b><b> </b><b>competitive</b><b> </b><b>and</b><b> </b><b>based</b><b> </b><b>upon</b><b> </b><b>qualifications)*</b></p> <ul> <li><b>Pursuant</b><b> </b><b>to</b><b> </b><b>5</b><b> </b><b>MRS</b><b> </b><b>§</b><b> </b><b>196</b><b> </b><b>the</b><b> </b><b>salary</b><b> </b><b>for</b><b> </b><b>this</b><b> </b><b>position</b><b> </b><b>has</b><b> </b><b>been</b><b> </b><b>set</b><b> </b><b>by</b><b> </b><b>the</b><b> </b><b>Office</b><b> </b><b>of</b><b> </b><b>the Attorney General</b></li> </ul> <p><b> Position</b><b> </b><b>Number:</b><b> </b><b>006100610</b></p> <br> <p></p> The District 6 (Sagadahoc County, Lincoln County, Knox County, and Waldo County) District Attorney’s Office is seeking a full-time Assistant District Attorney. <p> 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. 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 criminal justice reform, restorative justice as well as racial and gender justice, is essential.</p> <p><b> MINIMUM</b><b> </b><b>QUALIFICATONS</b></p> <p> 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.</p> <p><b> Application</b><b> </b><b>Instructions</b><b> </b><b>-</b><b> </b><b>Please</b><b> </b><b>DO</b><b> </b><b>NOT</b><b> </b><b>APPLY</b><b> </b><b>ONLINE</b></p> <p> 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.</p> <p> Include resume, letter of interest, three references (to include one work-related reference), and a copy of your Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar certification.</p> <p> Submit all required documentation to the Office of the District Attorney, 62 Union Street, Rockland, ME 04841, or at the following email address: natasha.irving@maineprosecutors.com. Please use the following format for email subject line: Position – Last Name, First Initial. Example: ADA Waldo County – Doe, J.</p> <p> The DAO is not responsible for late receipt of applications due to mail service, faxing malfunctions or electronic transmission malfunctions.</p> <p> Job offer to new hire is conditional upon verification of credentials, criminal records, and driver’s license check, and professional license requirements if applicable.</p> <br> <p></p> <p> Please direct all questions to District Attorney Natasha Irving via email at natasha.irving@maineprosecutors.com.</p> <p><b> BENEFITS</b></p> <p> No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:</p> <ul> <li> <b>Work-Life</b><b> </b><b>Balance</b><b> </b>– Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using <b>13</b><b> </b><b>paid holidays</b>, <b>12 days of sick leave</b>, and <b>3+ weeks of vacation leave </b>annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.</li> </ul> <ul> <li> <b>Health</b><b> </b><b>Insurance</b><b> </b><b>Coverage</b><b> </b>– The State of Maine pays <b>85%-100%</b><b> </b>of employee- only premiums ($9,893.52-$11,057.52 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.</li> </ul> o <b>Health</b><b> </b><b>Insurance</b><b> </b><b>Premium</b><b> </b><b>Credit </b>– Participation decreases employee- only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements. <ul> <li> <b>Dental</b><b> </b><b>Insurance</b><b> </b>– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).</li> </ul> <ul> <li> <b>Retirement</b><b> </b><b>Plan</b><b> </b>– The State of Maine contributes <b>13.16%</b><b> </b><b>of</b><b> </b><b>pay</b><b> </b>to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.</li> </ul> <ul> <li> <b>Gym</b><b> </b><b>Membership</b><b> </b><b>Reimbursement</b><b> </b>– Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.</li> </ul> <ul> <li> <b>Health</b><b> </b><b>and</b><b> </b><b>Dependent</b><b> </b><b>Care</b><b> </b><b>Flexible</b><b> </b><b>Spending</b><b> </b><b>Accounts </b>– Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.</li> </ul> <ul> <li> <b>Public</b><b> </b><b>Service</b><b> </b><b>Student</b><b> </b><b>Loan</b><b> </b><b>Forgiveness </b>– The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.</li> </ul> <ul> <li> <b>Living</b><b> </b><b>Resources</b><b> </b><b>Program </b>– Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.</li> </ul> <ul> <li> <b>Parental</b><b> </b><b>leave</b><b> </b>is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents— receive <b>fully</b><b> </b><b>paid</b><b> </b><b>parental</b><b> </b><b>leave</b>. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.</li> </ul> <ul> <li> <b>Voluntary</b><b> </b><b>Deferred</b><b> </b><b>Compensation</b><b> </b>– Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.</li> </ul> <ul> <li> Learn about <b>additional</b><b> </b><b>wellness</b><b> </b><b>benefits </b>for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.</li> </ul> <p> 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.</p>
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Practice Areas
Litigation
Specialties
Criminal
Type
Law Firm