Superior Court - Assistant District Attorney

Jobs › Pittsfield, MA › Superior Court - Assistant Distric… State of Massachusetts Superior Court - Assistant District Attorney Pittsfield, MA Apply The Berkshire District Attorney's Office seeks to hire a full-time attorney who will join the Superior Court Prosecutionteam.

• _ _ The Berkshire District Attorney's Office serves all 32 cities and towns in Berkshire County and is responsible forallcriminal 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.

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/. Please send cover letter, resume and references toContact.

BerkshireDA-hiring@mass.gov./ / // // //

• Job:

  Legal Services

• Organization:

  Berkshire DA Office

• Title:

• Superior Court -

Assistant District Attorney Location:

Massachusetts-Pittsfield-7

North Street Requisition ID:

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