District Court - Assistant District Attorney

Job description

District Court - Assistant District Attorney 26000337 Description The Berkshire District Attorney's Office seeks to hire a full-time attorney who will join the District Court Prosecution team. The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office serves all 32 cities and towns in Berkshire County and is responsible for all- criminal prosecutions in Berkshire County. The Office handles cases in the County’s District Courts (including Jury sessions), Juvenile Courts, and Superior Court, and is responsible for all appeals to the State Appeals Court and Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. In addition, the Office provides critical services and programs to victims and their families and to the community at large. The Office is a Commonwealth agency, established in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 12, Sections 12 and 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 releas...