Assistant District Attorney – District Court

5-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Assistant District Attorney – District Court
Organization: Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office
Salary: Not specified (Full-time position)

Experience: Must have a JD and be licensed to practice law in the State of Massachusetts.

Role and Responsibilities:

- Represent the Commonwealth in prosecuting criminal offenses in District Court.
- Manage an assigned caseload and appear in court daily.
- Work at any and all four District Courts in Plymouth County (Hingham, Brockton, Plymouth, Wareham).
- Must have passed the bar and successfully pass a background investigation.

Qualifications:

- JD required.
- Must be licensed and remain active by the Bar to practice law in the State of Massachusetts.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong presentation skills.

Diversity and Inclusion:

District Attorney Cruz is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity or expression, genetics, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteran status or any other status protected by local, state or federal law.

Job Description:

The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Assistant District Attorney in the District Court. The ADA will represent the Commonwealth in prosecuting criminal offenses and will be responsible for managing an assigned caseload. The position is full-time and the ADA will be required to appear in court daily.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate must have a JD and be licensed to practice law in the State of Massachusetts. They must also possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong presentation skills. A successful background investigation is also required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Represent the Commonwealth in prosecuting criminal offenses in District Court.
- Manage an assigned caseload and appear in court daily.
- Work at any and all four District Courts in Plymouth County (Hingham, Brockton, Plymouth, Wareham).
- Must have passed the bar and successfully pass a background investigation.

Salary:

The salary for this full-time position is not specified.

How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, please submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to the email address provided. Paper documents will not be accepted unless specifically requested.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity or expression, genetics, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteran status or any other status protected by local, state or federal law.

Join Our Team:

If you are passionate about criminal justice and want to make a difference in your community, we encourage you to apply for this position. The District Attorney’s Office is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse team that reflects the multicultural community we serve. Join our team and help us achieve justice for all.

Not Applicable

Equal Employment Opportunities, Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Verbal and Written Communication, Presentation, Legal Research, Case Management

JD Degree

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