Assistant District Attorney

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Springfield, MA

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About The Position

The Assistant District Attorney at the Hampden District Attorney's Office is responsible for prosecuting all aspects of criminal cases in primary and jury sessions of the District Court and the Juvenile Court in Hampden County. This role involves reviewing police reports and charging decisions made by police agencies, handling arraignments in court, making bail requests, and providing mandatory discovery to defendants and defense counsel. The Assistant District Attorney will also handle pretrial motions filed by defense counsel, review case files, and determine appropriate recommendations for case resolution. Additionally, the position requires handling mental health commitment matters that impact criminal cases and following the mandates of the Victim's Bill of Rights. 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 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.

Requirements

• Law school graduates (Juris Doctorate Degree) and applicants with SJC Rule 3:03 certification.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook).
• Familiar with and adhere to the provisions of the Hampden District Attorney's Office Personnel Policies.
• Familiar with and adhere to the Massachusetts Rules of Professional Conduct.
• Participate in trainings relevant to Office functions.
• Interact in a respectful and professional manner with the public, judicial, law enforcement personnel, and office staff.
• Complete work assignments in a timely, accurate and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute all aspects of criminal cases in primary and jury sessions of the District Court and the Juvenile Court in Hampden 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 pretrial motions filed by defense counsel including requests for further discovery, evidentiary and non-evidentiary motions to suppress, dismiss, etc. and 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.
• Conference all matters and make recommendations for case resolution at mandatory case conference sessions with defense counsel.
• Handle any mental health commitment matters which impact criminal cases.
• Handle case resolution by way of plea, trial, or dismissal where appropriate.
• Follow the mandates of the Victim's Bill of Rights.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plans
• Vacation leave
• Personal leave
• Sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree