Assistant District Attorney - District Court

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.