Entry level positions at salary commensurate with experience. All law school graduates (Juris Doctorate Degree) are eligible to apply with preference for Massachusetts Bar members (current or pending), and applicants with SJC Rule 3:03 certification. Assistant District Attorneys must relocate to Berkshire County upon acceptance of position.
Send cover letter, resume, references and writing sample to:
Dina Guiel Lampiasi (Dina.GuielLampiasi@mass.gov)
Job Description:
- Prosecute all aspects of criminal cases (and some civil matters as provided by statute) in primary and jury sessions of the three divisions of District Court and the Juvenile 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 release, motions for detention such as dangerousness hearings and bail revocation hearings as appropriate
- Provide mandatory discovery to defendants/defense counsel
- Handle all pre-trial motions filed by defense counsel including requests for further discovery, evidentiary and non-evidentiary motions to suppress, dismiss, etc. and to 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
- Handle cases in both the Massachusetts Appeals Court and the Supreme Judicial Court as assigned by the Appellate Division in conjunction with District Court Chief
- Handle cases in the Berkshire Superior Court and grand jury session as assigned by First Assistant in conjunction with the Chief of District Court
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 background check. All positions serve at the pleasure of the District Attorney. All positions require the candidate to:
- Fulfill the mandatory education and training requirements of the State Ethics Commission
- Become familiar with and to follow the provisions of the Office Personnel Policies, particularly with regard to confidentiality, sexual harassment, drug-free workplace and the usage of information technology resources
- Assistant District Attorneys must be 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 and law enforcement personnel and office staff
- Complete work assignments in a timely, accurate and efficient manner
Berkshire District Attorney’s Office is an EEO Employer