Courtroom Prosecutor – District Court

Plymouth County District Attorney's Office; Brockton (MA); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 87.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Plymouth County District Attorney's Office in Massachusetts seeks an Assistant District Attorney – District Court to prosecute in District Court under the supervision of the Lead ADA of District Court. The role represents the Commonwealth across Plymouth County courts and higher courts when needed, collaborating with law enforcement and victims to pursue justice.

The position requires a Juris Doctorate and MA license, superior advocacy, and the ability to handle time-sensitive matters in a

Qualifikationen

• Strong written and oral advocacy skills.
• Requires excellent communication skills and the ability to foster a positive, collaborative working environment.
• Ability to prioritize time sensitive matters and ensure all deadlines are met.
• Self-starter with 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 adapt to new guidelines as needed.
• Juris Doctorate and license to practice in MA.

Aufgaben

• Represent the Commonwealth at all stages of criminal prosecution in District Court.
• Handling arraignments and related motions such as bail requests, conditions of release, dangerousness hearings, and bail revocation hearings as appropriate.
• Conducting pre-trial hearings, conferences and litigating evidentiary and non-evidentiary motions such as motions for discovery and motions to suppress.
• Collaborate with peers, law enforcement, court personnel, the defense bar, and community partners to balance victim safety with public safety.
• Attend meetings with community and law enforcement partners.
• Review charging decisions and make appropriate recommendations and changes as needed.
• Review evidentiary reports, interview victims and witnesses, prepare discovery, and provide discovery to defense counsel.
• Review case files, statutes, and case law to determine recommendations for case resolution and conference defense counsel.
• Stay current on court decisions and legislation affecting MA law and prepare memoranda as appropriate.
• Interact with victims, defendants, families, and witnesses with kindness and professionalism.
• Manage crises and excel in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.

Kenntnisse

Advocacy

Communication

Time management

Discretion

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Juris Doctorate

Massachusetts license to practice

Jobbeschreibung

Plymouth County District Attorney's Office in Massachusetts seeks an Assistant District Attorney – District Court to prosecute in District Court under the supervision of the Lead ADA of District Court. The role represents the Commonwealth across Plymouth County courts and higher courts when needed, collaborating with law enforcement and victims to pursue justice.

The position requires a Juris Doctorate and MA license, superior advocacy, and the ability to handle time-sensitive matters in a