Assistant District Attorney - Appeals Unit

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Springfield, MA

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About The Position

MISSION OF THE HAMPDEN DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE The mission of the Hampden District Attorney is to serve the people of Hampden County by faithfully pursuing criminal justice and ensuring public safety with ethics, integrity, and fairness as our guiding values. PLEASE PROVIDE A RESUME AND COVER LETTER WHEN APPLYING Get career-changing experience in one of the busiest offices anywhere and join the best team in the Commonwealth. Our Appeals lawyers argue precedent-setting matters routinely in the Appeals Court and the Supreme Judicial COurt. Seeking all experience levels for our Appeals Unit. Assistant District Attorney\: Appeals Unit - Hampden District Attorney's Office The Hampden District Attorney’s Office seeks applicants for the position of Assistant District Attorney in the Appeals Unit. The candidate should have superior research and writing skills; Prior clerkship or law review experience is desirable; Research, draft, file, and argue complex and high-profile appellate cases in the SJC and Appeals Court; Research, draft, file, and argue post-conviction matters in the superior, district and juvenile courts; Provide legal advice to other assistant district attorneys in the office; Second-chair homicide cases. All full time positions offer a State benefit package that includes health, life, disability, and Dental/Vision insurances, retirement plans, vacation, personal and sick leave and more. Payroll is paid bi-weekly and based on a 37.5 hour work week (normally 8\:30 a.m. to 5\:00 p.m.). All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check. All positions serve at the pleasure of the District Attorney. Tell us about a friend who might be interested in this job. All privacy rights will be protected. Apply for a Job Apply for a Job for JAWS Users Create a Profile Create a Profile for JAWS Users System Requirements

Requirements

law school graduate from an accredited law school (Juris Doctorate Degree)
Strong communication, research, writing, and computer skills.
To be proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook)
To be familiar with and to follow the provisions of the Hampden District Attorney's Office Personnel Policies
Assistant district attorneys must be familiar with and adhere to the Massachusetts Rules of Professional Conduct
To participate in trainings relevant to Office functions
To interact in a respectful and professional manner with the public, judicial, law enforcement personnel, and office staff
To complete work assignments in a timely, accurate and efficient manner.

Nice To Haves

Prior clerkship or law review experience is desirable

Responsibilities

Research, draft, file, and argue complex and high-profile appellate cases in the SJC and Appeals Court
Research, draft, file, and argue post-conviction matters in the superior, district and juvenile courts
Provide legal advice to other assistant district attorneys in the office
Second-chair homicide cases.