District Court ADA - Prosecution & Appeals

Berkshire District Attorney; Pittsfield, Northern (MA, KY); Hybride; USD 85 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation & sick leave

Paid parental leave

Résumé du poste

The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts seeks a full-time Assistant District Attorney for the District Court prosecution team. The role prosecutes criminal cases in Berkshire County, handles arraignments and bail hearings, and oversees discovery and motions.

Ideal candidates hold a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and Massachusetts Bar admission (or SJC rule 3:03 certification). Bilingual abilities are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate Degree from accredited law school.
• Massachusetts Bar membership or SJC rule 3:03 certification.
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.

Responsabilités

• Prosecute criminal cases in District Court in Berkshire County.
• Review police reports and charging decisions; make recommendations.
• Handle arraignments, bail and detention hearings as appropriate.
• Provide mandatory discovery to defendants/defense counsel.
• Handle all pre-trial motions, evidentiary and non-evidentiary motions to suppress, and briefs.
• Review case files and applicable statutes and case law; consider victim input for resolutions.
• Handle mental health commitment matters impacting criminal cases.
• Handle case resolutions by plea, bench or jury trial.
• Follow the Victim’s Bill of Rights mandates.
• Handle cases in Massachusetts Appeals Court and the Supreme Judicial Court.

Connaissances

Bilingual

Formation

Juris Doctorate

Description du poste

The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts seeks a full-time Assistant District Attorney for the District Court prosecution team. The role prosecutes criminal cases in Berkshire County, handles arraignments and bail hearings, and oversees discovery and motions.

Ideal candidates hold a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and Massachusetts Bar admission (or SJC rule 3:03 certification). Bilingual abilities are encouraged.