Assistant District Attorney – District Court

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 76,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A state government office seeks an Assistant District Attorney to represent the Commonwealth in District Court and beyond. Candidates should possess a Juris Doctorate and preferably three to five years of relevant experience. Strong advocacy and communication skills are critical for success in this full-time role based in Barnstable, Massachusetts, which offers a salary range of $76,000 to $80,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate and license to practice law in good standing.
• Three to five years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Commonwealth in District Court and Appeals Court.
• Serve at the pleasure of the District Attorney.

Skills

Strong written and oral advocacy skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to prioritize time sensitive matters

Sharp attention to detail

Ability to exercise discretion

Team collaboration

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn new processes

Education

Juris Doctorate

License to practice law in MA

Job description

An Official website of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Job Description - Assistant District Attorney – District Court (250001J2)

The Cape and Islands District Attorney's Office serves all of the people of the Cape and Islands with offices in Barnstable, Orleans, Falmouth, Edgartown and Nantucket. We are seeking an Assistant District Attorney for the District Court.

The Assistant District Attorney – District Court represents the Commonwealth in accordance with the District Attorney’s statutory authority in the various courts for the Cape and Island District, the Appeals Court and the Supreme Judicial Court. The Assistant District Attorney – District Court is an employee of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and serves at the pleasure of the District Attorney.

Qualifications

• Strong written and oral advocacy skills.
• Requires excellent communication skills and the ability to share and provide information in a clear, articulate, and timely manner.
• Commitment to fostering and contributing to a positive, collaborative working environment.
• Ability to prioritize time sensitive matters and ensure that all deadlines are met.
• Self-starter with the following attributes: sharp attention to detail, ability to exercise discretion with confidential information, ability to contribute and work as part of a team, positive attitude and willingness to learn new processes and to adapt to new procedures and protocols as needed.
• Juris Doctorate, license to practice law in MA and in good standing with the Board of Bar Overseers.
• Three to five years relevant experience preferred.

Primary Location

United States-Massachusetts-Barnstable-Main Street

Job

Legal Services

Agency

Cape & Islands DA Office

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day

Job Posting

Feb 11, 2025, 8:14:03 PM

Number of Openings

1

Salary

76,000.00 - 80,000.00 Yearly

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Hybrid Work Schedule

No