Appellate Assistant District Attorney - High-Impact Appeals

Posted 10 days ago

commonwealth of massachusettsSpringfield (MA)

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About the role

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking an Assistant District Attorney for the Appeals Unit in Hampden County. You will handle complex appellate cases before the SJC and Appeals Court, and manage post-conviction matters in superior, district, and juvenile courts. Applicants must have a Juris Doctorate, strong research and writing skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. The role offers full-time state employment with benefits and a 37.5 hour work week, and is contingent on a

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