Attorney Assistant

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Assistant District Attorney – PART TIME
Please DO NOT APPLY ONLINE – See Applications Instructions below ***
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 adult criminal cases and civil violations in the Unified Criminal Court in York County, as well as appellate cases before the Law Court. This position requires travel and applicants must have reliable means of transportation.
This Assistant District Attorney will be primarily 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. High ethical standards, sound judgment, strong communication and inter-personal skills, and good organizational/time management skills are essential. York County District Attorney
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.
Application Instructions - Please DO NOT APPLY ONLINE
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, 208 Graham Street, Biddeford Maine or 04005 or at the following email address:



. 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 Kathryn Slattery via email

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Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60 - $13,650.48 annual value), depending on salary. Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about

program requirements

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~ Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).

Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
For more information, visit the

Federal Student Aid office

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Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the

Office of Employee Health and Wellness

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For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
Justice (JRJ) Formula Grant Program- The State of Maine is a recipient of the JRJ Grant Program that provides partial loan repayment directly to the employee’s loan service provider.
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
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 upon request
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If you are unable to complete the online application, please contact the Human Resources representative listed on the job opening you are interested in applying for.