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 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.

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 ls 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.

Qualifications

Required: law school graduates (Juris Doctorate Degree) and applicants with SJC Rule 3:03 certification.

To be proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook)

To be familiar with and to follow the provisions of the Hampden District Attorney's Office Personnel Policies; Assistant district attorneys must be familiar with and adhere to the Massachusetts Rules of Professional Conduct;

To participate in trainings relevant to Office functions;

To interact in a respectful and professional manner with the public, judicial, law enforcement personnel, and office staff;

To complete work assignments in a timely, accurate and efficient manner;

All job offers contingent upon successful completion of background check