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Assistant District Attorney – District Court

State of Massachusetts

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Barnstable, MA
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Requirements

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License To Practice Law In MADoctorate

Job overview

State of Massachusetts is hiring an Assistant District Attorney – District Court. The Assistant District Attorney for the District Court represents the Commonwealth in various courts for the Cape and Island District, the Appeals Court, and the Supreme Judicial Court. This role serves all people of the Cape and Islands, working at the pleasure of the District Attorney. The position requires strong advocacy, communication, and time management skills, along with a commitment to a collaborative work environment.

Key focus areas include Represent the Commonwealth in District Court, Appeals Court, and Supreme Judicial Court, Prioritize time-sensitive matters and ensure all deadlines are met, and Share and provide information in a clear, articulate, and timely manner.

Successful candidates bring Juris Doctorate, MA Law License, and Good Standing Bar. Important skills include Written Advocacy, Oral Advocacy, Communication Skills, Fostering Collaborative Working Environment, Prioritize Time Sensitive Matters, and Meet Deadlines.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Written AdvocacyOral AdvocacyCommunication SkillsFostering Collaborative Working EnvironmentPrioritize Time Sensitive MattersMeet DeadlinesSelf-StarterAttention to DetailExercise Discretion With Confidential InformationWork as Part of a TeamPositive AttitudeWillingness to Learn New ProcessesAdapt to New Procedures and Protocols

Qualifications

Juris DoctorateLicense to Practice Law in MAGood Standing With the Board of Bar Overseers3-5 Years Relevant Experience

Full job description

The Cape and Islands District Attorney's Office serves all of the people of the Cape and Islands with offices in Barnstable, Orleans, Falmouth, Edgartown and Nantucket. We are seeking an Assistant District Attorney for the District Court. The Assistant District Attorney – District Court represents the Commonwealth in accordance with the District Attorney’s statutory authority in the various courts for the Cape and Island District, the Appeals Court and the Supreme Judicial Court. The Assistant District Attorney – District Court is an employee of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and serves at the pleasure of the District Attorney. Qualifications * Strong written and oral advocacy skills. * Requires excellent communication skills and the ability to share and provide information in a clear, articulate, and timely manner. * Commitment to fostering and contributing to a positive, collaborative working environment. * Ability to prioritize time sensitive matters and ensure that all deadlines are met. * Self-starter with the following attributes: sharp attention to detail, ability to exercise discretion with confidential information, ability to contribute and work as part of a team, positive attitude and willingness to learn new processes and to adapt to new procedures and protocols as needed. * Juris Doctorate, license to practice law in MA and in good standing with the Board of Bar Overseers. * Three to five years relevant experience preferred. How to apply /Please email resume and cover letter to//cpi-[email protected]//to apply./ Job: *Legal Services Organization: *Cape & Islands DA Office Title: Assistant District Attorney – District Court Location: Massachusetts-Barnstable-Main Street Requisition ID: 260001EI

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