Assistant District Attorney District

Office of the Attorney General

Assistant District Attorney – District 8

Opening Date:
July 2, 2026

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Class Code: 2610

Position Number:

Location:

Aroostook County

Grade: 1

Salary: $71,843.20 - $/year* (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 for Maine Prosecutorial District 8 is seeking a full‑time long‑term Acting Capacity Assistant District Attorney.

The Assistant District Attorney will be responsible for managing and prosecuting a high‑volume caseload of drug‑related offenses in Aroostook County. This includes providing proactive direction to the MDEA, Maine State Police, and county and municipal law enforcement agencies within the jurisdiction engaged in investigation of drug‑related offenses. Duties include legal advice on 4th, 5th, and 6th Amendment issues; review and draft affidavits in support of arrest and search warrants;

issue subpoenas; participate in proffer interviews of confidential informants and cooperating defendants; assist law enforcement in overdose death cases; draft appellate briefs and conduct oral argument before the Law Court; and manage trial schedules, pre‑trial motions, trials, and post‑judgement motions. Additional responsibilities include representing the District Attorney in the Adult Treatment and Recovery Court specialty docket. Ongoing training and specialization is required.

Applicants must be members of the Maine Bar in good standing, have an eye for legal details, 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. 7–10 years of criminal law experience is preferred. High ethical standards, sound judgment, strong communication and interpersonal skills, good organizational/time management skills, and good writing skills are essential.

• Paid holidays: 13 days
• Sick leave: 12 days
• Vacation leave: 3+ weeks annually; accrual increases with service; overtime‑exempt employees receive personal leave
• Health insurance:
  State pays 85–95% of employee‑only premiums (annual value $11,196.96–$12,514.32)
• Dental insurance:
  State pays 100% of employee‑only premiums (annual value $350.40)
• Retirement:
  State contributes 13.29% of pay to Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS)
• Gym membership reimbursement: up to $40 per month
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts: pre‑tax money for medical expenses and daycare
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness: qualifying employees and income‑driven repayment plans available
• JRJ Formula Grant Program: partial loan repayment directly to loan service provider
• Living Resources Program: employee assistance program
• Parental leave: six weeks paid; additional unpaid leave under Family and Medical Leave Act may be available
• Voluntary deferred compensation: additional pre‑tax funds for retirement via Maine Saves 457(b)
• Additional wellness benefits: available through Office of Employee Health and Wellness

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.