Assistant District Attorney-District Court
Assistant District Attorney-District Court
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Pittsfield, MA
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Description
Berkshire District Attorney’s Office
Assistant District Attorney- District Court
The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office seeks to hire a full-time attorney who will join the District Court Prosecution team.
Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office is a family friendly environment. All ADA positions qualify for public service loan forgiveness. (Certification and application process through the Department of Education.)
The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office serves all 32 cities and towns in Berkshire County and is responsible for all-criminal prosecutions in Berkshire County. The Office is a Commonwealth agency, established in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 12, Sections 12 & 13.
Responsibilities
Required Qualifications:
Salary: $75,000-$80,000 commensurate with experience.
Full-time positions offer a state benefit package that includes medical/dental/vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, and paid vacation, personal and sick leave and paid parental leave.
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background check. All positions serve at the pleasure of the District Attorney.
Berkshire District Attorney's Office is an EEO Employer with a firm commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in hiring practices.
Please send cover letter, resume and references to Contact.BerkshireDA-hiring@mass.gov.
Official Title: Assistant District Attorney
Primary Location
: United States-Massachusetts-Pittsfield-7 North Street
Job
: Legal Services
Agency
: Berkshire DA Office
Schedule
: Full-time
Shift
: Day
Job Posting
: Jun 26, 2024, 7:06:53 PM
Number of Openings
: 1
Salary
: 75,000.00 - 80,000.00 Yearly
If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Julia Sabourin - 4134435951
Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: No
Description
Berkshire District Attorney’s Office
Assistant District Attorney- District Court
The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office seeks to hire a full-time attorney who will join the District Court Prosecution team.
Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office is a family friendly environment. All ADA positions qualify for public service loan forgiveness. (Certification and application process through the Department of Education.)
The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office serves all 32 cities and towns in Berkshire County and is responsible for all-criminal prosecutions in Berkshire County. The Office is a Commonwealth agency, established in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 12, Sections 12 & 13.
Responsibilities
- Prosecute all aspects of criminal cases in primary and jury sessions of the three divisions of District Court in Berkshire County;
- Review police reports and charging decisions made by police agencies and make appropriate recommendations and changes as needed;
- Handle arraignments in court, make bail requests, motions for conditions of release, motions for detention such as dangerousness hearings and bail revocation hearings as appropriate;
- Provide mandatory discovery to defendants/defense counsel;
- Handle all pre-trial motions, evidentiary and non-evidentiary motions to suppress, and dismiss, and to prepare written memoranda and briefs where appropriate;
- Review case files, applicable statutes and case law, victim information and input, and determine an appropriate recommendation for case resolution;
- Handle any mental health commitment matters which impact criminal cases;
- Handle case resolution by way of plea, bench or jury trial;
- Follow the mandates of the Victim’s Bill of Rights;
- Handle cases in Massachusetts Appeals Court and the Supreme Judicial Court.
Required Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate Degree from accredited law school;
- Membership in Massachusetts Bar, pending application to the Mass Bar, or SJC rule 3:03 certification;
Salary: $75,000-$80,000 commensurate with experience.
Full-time positions offer a state benefit package that includes medical/dental/vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, and paid vacation, personal and sick leave and paid parental leave.
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background check. All positions serve at the pleasure of the District Attorney.
Berkshire District Attorney's Office is an EEO Employer with a firm commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in hiring practices.
Please send cover letter, resume and references to Contact.BerkshireDA-hiring@mass.gov.
Official Title: Assistant District Attorney
Primary Location
: United States-Massachusetts-Pittsfield-7 North Street
Job
: Legal Services
Agency
: Berkshire DA Office
Schedule
: Full-time
Shift
: Day
Job Posting
: Jun 26, 2024, 7:06:53 PM
Number of Openings
: 1
Salary
: 75,000.00 - 80,000.00 Yearly
If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Julia Sabourin - 4134435951
Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: No
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