What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant District Attorney -- District Court Class of 2027 position at Middlesex County DA's Office?
Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) are appointed by the District Attorney to represent the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in criminal proceedings in Middlesex County. They are responsible for all pre-trial, trial, and post-conviction matters in assigned cases. ADAs prosecute a range of misdemeanor and felony cases in the Juvenile, District and Superior Courts. They represent the Commonwealth in bail arguments, substantive motions, plea negotiations, both jury and jury-waived trials, and appellate proceedings.
District Court ADAs work in one of our 10 District Court locations to handle cases from investigation and arraignment through trial. District Court ADAs handle a wide array of cases, ranging from operating under the influence (OUI) cases to firearm possession, narcotic distribution, domestic violence, and certain homicides. District Court ADAs handle investigations into these offenses and formal court proceedings, including but not limited to arraignments, bail hearings, pre-trial hearings, motion practice, and trial.
By submitting your application, you acknowledge the following:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. M.G.L. c. 149, § 19B.
You certify that the facts set forth in this employment application and attached resume are true and complete to the best of your knowledge and authorize the Middlesex District Attorney's Office to verify the accuracy of the education and employment information herein. You understand that falsified statements shall be considered grounds for discharge.
You understand that the Middlesex District Attorney's Office requires a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check on all prospective employees as a condition of their employment, and that individuals other than those provided by a candidate may be contacted in the course of completing a full background and qualifications check.
Starting Salary: $72,000/year
Vacation: 4 weeks per year, with the ability to carry over up to two weeks each calendar year
Sick leave: unlimited accrual at a rate of 4.5 hours/bi-weekly pay period
Personal days: 3 personal days per year
Healthcare, Dental and Vision plans (both individual and family)
Retirement benefits
State pension benefits, vesting at 10 years of service