Assistant District Attorney — Public Records & Appeals (Hybrid)

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

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.