Description
The Berkshire District Attorney's Office seeks to hire a full-time attorney who will join the District Court Prosecution team.
The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office serves all 32 cities and towns in Berkshire County and is responsible for all-criminal prosecutions in Berkshire County. The Office handles cases in the County’s District Courts (including Jury sessions), Juvenile Courts, and Superior Court, and is responsible for all appeals to the State Appeals Court and Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. In addition, the Office provides critical services and programs to victims and their families and to the community at large. The Office is a Commonwealth agency, established in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 12, Sections 12 and 13.
Responsibilities
·Prosecute all aspects of criminal cases in primary and jury sessions of the three divisions of District 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, evidentiary and non-evidentiary motions to suppress, and dismiss, 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;
·Handle any mental health commitment matters which impact criminal cases;
·Handle case resolution by way of plea, bench or jury trial;
·Follow the mandates of the Victim’s Bill of Rights;
·Handle cases in Massachusetts Appeals Court and the Supreme Judicial Court.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
·Juris Doctorate Degree from accredited law school;
·Membership in Massachusetts Bar, pending application to the Mass Bar, or SJC rule 3:03 certification;
·Bilingual Candidates are encouraged to apply.
Assistant District Attorneys in the District Court report directly to the District Court Chief.
All 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 job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background check. All positions serve at the pleasure of the District Attorney.
The Berkshire 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 to .
Official Title:Assistant District Attorney
Primary Location
:United States-Massachusetts-Pittsfield-7 North Street
Job
:Legal Services
Agency
:Berkshire DA Office
Schedule
:Full-time
Shift
:Day
Job Posting
:Jul 16, 2026, 1:12:57 PM
Number of Openings
:1
Salary
:75,-80,YearlyIf you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator:Julia Sabourin-4134435951Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule:No
District Court - Assistant District Attorney • Pittsfield, Massachusetts
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