Assistant District Attorney - Public Records/Appeals

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Canton (MA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts seeks an Assistant District Attorney for the Norfolk District Attorney’s Appeals Unit, focusing on Public Records requests. The role involves handling records requests and subpoenas, drafting and arguing briefs, and assisting in post-conviction matters.

Based in Canton, MA, with potential for one remote work day per week, this full-time in-person position offers engagement with courts across the Commonwealth and daily legal challenges in public records law.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed attorney in good standing in Massachusetts.
• At least 1+ year experience working with the criminal justice system.
• Position based in Canton; travel to courts within the Commonwealth.

Responsibilities

• Respond to public records requests and subpoenas.
• Draft and argue briefs and other post-conviction matters.
• Research and respond to time-sensitive legal questions and provide trial assistance.

Skills

Licensed attorney in Massachusetts

1+ year criminal justice experience

Travel to courts within the commonweaI

Job description

An Official website of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Job Description - Assistant District Attorney - Public Records/Appeals (2600068O)

Job Description

Assistant District Attorney - Public Records/Appeals - ( 2600068O )

Description

Seeking an Assistant District Attorney to work in the Norfolk District Attorney’s Appeals Unit focusing on Public Records requests.

The primary function of this position is responding to records requests, including requests under the Public Records Law and subpoenas.

Other responsibilities may include drafting and arguing briefs and other post-conviction matters and researching and responding to time-sensitive legal questions, as well as trial assistance.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed attorney in good standing in Massachusetts.
• At least 1+ year experience working with the criminal justice system.
• Position based at main office in Canton. Must be able to travel to courts within the Commonwealth.

This is a full-time position based in Canton, MA. While there is the possibility of one day of remote work each week, this is primarily an in-person position.

Primary Location

United States-Massachusetts-Canton - 45 Shawmut Road

Job

Legal Services

Agency

Norfolk DA

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day

Job Posting

Sep 14, 2026, 7:59:51 PM

Number of Openings

1

Salary

73,000.00 - 84,000.00 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affинative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator : Sara Ackerman - 7818304800

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : Yes