Superior Court - Assistant District Attorney
Superior Court - Assistant District Attorney
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Job Description
Required Qualifications:
Juris Doctorate Degree from accredited law school.
Membership in Massachusetts Bar.
35 years criminal litigation experience.
The Superior Court ADA will report to the First Assistant District Attorney.
Salary: $10000$11000 commensurate with experience.
Fulltime 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 Attorneys Office is an EEO Employer with a firm commitment to diversity equity and inclusion in hiring practices.
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The Berkshire District Attorneys Office seeks to hire a fulltime attorney who will join the Superior Court Prosecution team.
The Berkshire District Attorneys 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 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 pretrial motions evidentiary and nonevidentiary 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 thirdparty 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.
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