Assistant District Attorney — Impactful Trial Work

Middlesex County DA's Office; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental and Vision

Retirement benefits

State pension after 10 years

Vacation 4 weeks/year

Sick leave accrual

Personal days

Job summary

Middlesex District Attorney’s Office seeks Assistant District Attorneys to represent the Commonwealth in criminal matters across the Juvenile, District, and Superior Courts. ADAs handle investigations from arraignment through trial, including bail hearings, motions, and appeals.

Candidates must possess a J.D. or international equivalency, be admitted or seeking admission to the Massachusetts Bar, and demonstrate strong legal writing and research abilities.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-Accredited law school or international LL.B. and LL.M. from ABA-Accredited law school.
• Massachusetts Bar admission in good standing or intent to seek admission.
• Strong legal writing and research skills.
• Familiarity with criminal law, criminal procedure, and evidence.
• Commitment to developing trial advocacy skills through training and on-the-job experience.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Commonwealth in pre-trial, trial, and post-conviction matters in assigned cases.
• Prosecute misdemeanor and felony cases in Juvenile, District, and Superior Courts.
• Handle bail arguments, substantive motions, pleas, jury and non-jury trials, and appellate proceedings.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Criminal law

Trial advocacy

Education

J.D. or international LL.B./LL.M.

Job description

Middlesex District Attorney’s Office seeks Assistant District Attorneys to represent the Commonwealth in criminal matters across the Juvenile, District, and Superior Courts. ADAs handle investigations from arraignment through trial, including bail hearings, motions, and appeals.

Candidates must possess a J.D. or international equivalency, be admitted or seeking admission to the Massachusetts Bar, and demonstrate strong legal writing and research abilities.