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* The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office seeks to hire a full-time attorney who will join the Superior Court**Prosecutionteam. * * * *_ _* The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office serves all 32 cities and towns in Berkshire County and is responsible forallcriminal 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 Assault, 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 pre-trial motions, evidentiary and non-evidentiary 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 third-party 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. * Required Qualifications:* · Juris Doctorate Degree from accredited law school. · Membership in Massachusetts Bar. · 3-5 years criminal litigation experience. The Superior Court ADA will report to the First Assistant District Attorney. Salary: $100,00-$110,00 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 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 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 [email protected]./ / // // // **Job:** **Legal Services* **Organization:** **Berkshire DA Office* **Title:** *Superior Court - Assistant District Attorney* **Location:** *Massachusetts-Pittsfield-7 North Street* **Requisition ID:** *2500041C*