Assistant District Attorney - Appeals Unit

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking an Assistant District Attorney for the Appeals Unit in Hampden County. You will handle complex appellate cases before the SJC and Appeals Court, and manage post-conviction matters in superior, district, and juvenile courts.

Applicants must have a Juris Doctorate, strong research and writing skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. The role offers full-time state employment with benefits and a 37.5 hour work week, and is contingent on a

Qualifications

• Required: law school graduate from an accredited law school (Juris Doctorate Degree); Strong communication, research, writing, and computer skills.
• To be proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook)
• To be familiar with and to follow the provisions of the Hampden District Attorney's Office Personnel Policies; Assistant district attorneys must be familiar with and adhere to the Massachusetts Rules of Professional Conduct;
• To participate in trainings relevant to Office functions;
• To interact in a respectful and professional manner with the public, judicial, law enforcement personnel, and office staff;
• To complete work assignments in a timely, accurate and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Research, draft, file, and argue complex appellate cases in the SJC and Appeals Court.
• Research, draft, file, and argue post-conviction matters in superior, district and juvenile courts.
• Provide legal advice to other assistant district attorneys in the office.
• Maintain professional conduct and collaboration with court personnel.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Strong communication

Computer skills

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook)

Job description

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Job Description - Assistant District Attorney - Appeals Unit (260006GH)

Job Description

Description

MISSION OF THE HAMPDEN DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE

The mission of the Hampden District Attorney is to serve the people of Hampden County by faithfully pursuing criminal justice and ensuring public safety with ethics, integrity, and fairness as our guiding values.

Assistant District Attorney: Appeals Unit - Hampden District Attorney's Office

The Hampden District Attorney’s Office seeks applicants for the position of Assistant District Attorney in the Appeals Unit.

Responsibilities

• The candidate should have superior research and writing skills;
• Prior clerkship or law review experience is desirable;
• Research, draft, file, and argue complex and high-profile appellate cases in the SJC and Appeals Court;
• Research, draft, file, and argue post-conviction matters in the superior, district and juvenile courts;
• Provide legal advice to other assistant district attorneys in the office;

All full time positions offer a State benefit package that includes health, life, disability, and Dental/Vision insurances, retirement plans, vacation, personal and sick leave and more. Payroll is paid bi-weekly and based on a 37.5 hour work week (normally 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check. All positions serve at the pleasure of the District Attorney.

Qualifications

• Required: law school graduate from an accredited law school (Juris Doctorate Degree); Strong communication, research, writing, and computer skills.
• To be proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook)
• To be familiar with and to follow the provisions of the Hampden District Attorney's Office Personnel Policies; Assistant district attorneys must be familiar with and adhere to the Massachusetts Rules of Professional Conduct;
• To participate in trainings relevant to Office functions;
• To interact in a respectful and professional manner with the public, judicial, law enforcement personnel, and office staff;
• To complete work assignments in a timely, accurate and efficient manner.

Primary Location

United States-Massachusetts-Springfield-50 State Street

Job

Legal Services

Agency

Western (Hampden) DA

Salary

76,000.00 - 90,000.00 Yearly

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