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Berkshire District Attorney’s Office Assistant District Attorney- District Court * * * The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office seeks to hire a full-time attorney who will join the District CourtProsecutionteam. * * Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.* * * The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office is a family friendly environment. All ADA positions qualify for public service loan forgiveness. (Certification and application process through the Department of Education.) _ _ The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office serves all 32 cities and towns in Berkshire County and is responsible forall-criminal prosecutions in Berkshire County. The Office is a Commonwealth agency, established in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 12, Sections 12 & 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, and dismiss, and to 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. * Required Qualifications:* · Juris Doctorate Degree from accredited law school; · Membership in Massachusetts Bar, pending application to the Mass Bar, or SJC rule 3:03 certification; District Court Prosecutors report to the Second Assistant District Attorney. Salary: $75,000-$80,000 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 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: *Assistant District Attorney-District Court Location: Massachusetts-Pittsfield-7 North Street Requisition ID: 240006D1