District Court - Assistant District Attorney

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation

Personal and sick leave

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A state attorney's office in Massachusetts is seeking a full-time Assistant District Attorney to join the prosecution team. The role involves prosecuting criminal cases, handling arraignments, managing pre-trial motions, and reviewing police reports. Candidates must possess a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and be a member of the Massachusetts Bar or in the process of applying. The position offers a salary range of $75,000 to $80,000 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Requires a Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school.
• Must be a member of the Massachusetts Bar or have a pending application.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute criminal cases in District Court.
• Review police reports and make recommendations.
• Handle arraignments and make bail requests.
• Provide mandatory discovery to defendants.
• Handle pre-trial motions and prepare written briefs.
• Review case files and determine recommendations.
• Manage mental health commitment matters.
• Conduct case resolutions by plea or trial.
• Follow mandates of the Victim’s Bill of Rights.
• Handle cases in higher courts.

Skills

Bilingual

Education

Juris Doctorate Degree from accredited law school

Membership in Massachusetts Bar or pending application

Job description

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Job Description - District Court - Assistant District Attorney (26000337)

Job Description

District Court - Assistant District Attorney - (26000337)

Description

The Berkshire District Attorney's Office seeks to hire a full-time attorney who will join the District Court Prosecution team.

The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office serves all 32 cities and towns in Berkshire County and is responsible for all criminal prosecutions in Berkshire County. The Office handles cases in the County’s District Courts (including Jury sessions), Juvenile Courts, and Superior Court, and is responsible for all appeals to the State Appeals Court and Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. In addition, the Office provides critical services and programs to victims and their families and to the community at large. The Office is a Commonwealth agency, established in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 12, Sections 12 and 13.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute all aspects of criminal cases in primary and jury sessions of the three divisions of District Court in Berkshire County;
• Review police reports and charging decisions made by police agencies and make appropriate recommendations and changes as needed;
• Handle arraignments in court, make bail requests, motions for conditions of release, motions for detention such as dangerousness hearings and bail revocation hearings as appropriate;
• Provide mandatory discovery to defendants/defense counsel;
• Handle all pre-trial motions, evidentiary and non-evidentiary motions to suppress, dismiss, and prepare written memoranda and briefs where appropriate;
• Review case files, applicable statutes and case law, victim information and input, and determine an appropriate recommendation for case resolution;
• Handle any mental health commitment matters which impact criminal cases;
• Handle case resolution by way of plea, bench or jury trial;
• Follow the mandates of the Victim’s Bill of Rights;
• Handle cases in Massachusetts Appeals Court and the Supreme Judicial Court.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate Degree from accredited law school;
• Membership in Massachusetts Bar, pending application to the Mass Bar, or SJC rule 3:03 certification;
• Bilingual Candidates are encouraged to apply.

Assistant District Attorneys in the District Court report directly to the District Court Chief.

All full-time positions offer a state benefit package that includes medical/dental/vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, and paid vacation, personal and sick leave and paid parental leave. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background check. All positions serve at the pleasure of the District Attorney.

The Berkshire Attorney's Office is an EEO Employer with a firm commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in hiring practices.

Job Details

• Primary Location: –
• Job: Legal Services
• Agency: –
• Schedule: Full-time
• Shift: Day
• Job Posting: Apr 16, 2026, 7:44:20 PM
• Number of Openings: 1
• Salary: 75,000.00 - 80,000.00 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator : Julia Sabourin - 4134435951

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : No