Superior Court - Assistant District Attorney

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public service loan forgiveness

Job summary

The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office seeks to hire a full-time Assistant District Attorney to join the Superior Court Prosecution team. This role focuses on trying Sexual Assault, Firearm, Violent Crime, and Narcotics cases, with oversight of pre-trial motions, witness preparation, and trial strategy.

Qualified candidates hold a J.D., are admitted to the Massachusetts Bar, and have 3–5 years of criminal litigation experience.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from accredited law school.
• Membership in Massachusetts Bar.
• 3-5 years criminal litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Try and prosecute cases in Superior Court including Sexual Assault, Firearm, Violent Crime and Narcotics.
• Review files, statutes, police reports, and charging decisions; provide recommendations.
• Prepare and present cases to Grand Jury for indictment.
• Handle pre-trial motions and draft memoranda and briefs.
• Interview police, civilian, and expert witnesses; prepare them to testify.
• Draft openings and closings; conduct direct and cross examinations.
• Review jury instructions and secure evidence for trial.

Skills

Criminal litigation experience

Massachusetts Bar admission

Education

Juris Doctorate Degree

Job description

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Job Description - Superior Court - Assistant District Attorney (2600062K)

Job Description

Superior Court - Assistant District Attorney - ( 2600062K )

Description

The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office seeks to hire a full-time attorney who will join the Superior 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 is a Commonwealth agency, established in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 12, Sections 12 and 13.

Responsibilities

• This position is for a trial attorney with an emphasis on trying Sexual Assault, Firearm, Violent Crime and Narcotics cases in the Superior Court.
• Review case files, applicable statutes and case law, victim information and input, police reports and charging decisions made by police agencies and make appropriate recommendations and changes as needed.
• Prepare and present cases to the Grand Jury for indictment consideration.
• Handle all pre-trial motions, evidentiary and non-evidentiary motions to suppress and dismiss heard in the Jury session, and prepare written memoranda and briefs where appropriate.
• Prepare and present motions in limine and witness voir dire motions for third-party records under Mass. R. Crim. Pro 17.
• Interview police, civilian, and expert witnesses and prepare them to testify.
• Draft opening statements and closing arguments, direct and cross examinations of witnesses, and review files for evidence preparation and presentation.
• Review Model Jury Instructions for charges in the complaint and secure and present evidence necessary to prove all elements of each charged offense beyond a reasonable doubt.
• Conference cases with victim witness advocates for trial preparation and dispositional decisions.Dispose of cases by plea, bench, or jury trial.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate Degree from accredited law school.
• Membership in Massachusetts Bar.
• 3-5 years criminal litigation experience.

The Superior Court ADA will report to the First Assistant District Attorney.

Salary: $100,00-$110,00 commensurate with experience.

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 ADA positions qualify for public service loan forgiveness.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background check. All positions serve at the pleasure of the District Attorney.

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

Job: Legal Services

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day

Job Posting: Sep 4, 2026, 1:59:39 PM

Number of Openings: 1

Salary: 100,000.00 - 110,000.00 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Aff... contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator : Julia Sabourin - 4134435951

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : No