Attorney jobs in Brockton, MA

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District Court Assistant District Attorney
  • Plymouth County District Attorney
  • Brockton, MA FULL_TIME
  • The Assistant District Attorney – District Court is an Assistant District Attorney under the general supervision of the Lead Assistant District Attorney of District Court. The Assistant District Attorney – District Court represents the Commonwealth in accordance with the District Attorney’s statutory authority in the various courts in Plymouth County, the Supreme Judicial Court, the Supreme Judicial Court for Suffolk County, the Appeals Court, and courts in other counties.

    The Assistant District Attorney – District C is an employee of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and serves at the pleasure of the District Attorney. The Senior Supervising Attorney’s position is covered under the provisions of G.L. c. 268B.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    · Strong written and oral advocacy skills

    · Requires excellent communication skills and the ability to foster a positive, collaborative working environment

    · Ability to prioritize time sensitive matters and ensure 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 adapt to new guidelines as needed

    · Juris Doctorate and license to practice in MA

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    · Represent the Commonwealth at all stages of criminal prosecution in District Court. This includes, but is not limited to:

    · Handling arraignments and corresponding motions such as bail requests, conditions of release, dangerousness hearings, and bail revocation hearings as appropriate.

    · Conducting pre-trial hearings, conferences and litigating evidentiary and non-evidentiary motions such as motions for discovery and motions to suppress.

    · Work closely with colleagues, victim witness advocates, law enforcement, court personnel, the defense bar, criminal justice agencies, community partners, and the public to ensure successful, holistic approach to prosecution that balances the safety and well-being of the victims, defendants, and communities we serve.

    · Attend meetings with our community and law enforcement partners.

    · Review charging decisions made by law enforcement agencies and make appropriate recommendations and changes as needed.

    · Review evidentiary reports, identify, and interview victims and witnesses, prepare discovery, and provide discovery to defense counsel.

    · Review case files, applicable statutes and case law, victim information and input, and determine an appropriate recommendation for case resolution. Conference the same with defense counsel.

    · Keep abreast of court decisions and legislation affecting Massachusetts law and prepare written memoranda where appropriate.

    · Understand applicable rules, laws, and guidelines, including the Rules of Criminal Procedure, the Massachusetts Guide to Evidence, and the mandates of the Victims’ Bill of Rights.

    · Interact with victims, defendants, families, and witnesses with kindness and professionalism.

    · Ability to manage crises and excel in high-stress, dynamic, and fast-paced environment while exhibiting a calm, professional demeanor.

    In addition to these above responsibilities the Assistant District Attorney – District Court is required:

    · To be familiar with and to follow the provisions of the Plymouth District Attorney’s Office Personnel Policies

    · To participate in trainings relevant to Office functions

    · Collaborate with peers to maximize productivity and produce the highest outcomes

    · To communicate with or provide timely notification to Office staff, police, and other interested parties, as permitted and/or required by law

    · To interact in a respectful and professional manner with the public, judicial and law enforcement personnel, and Office staff

    · To complete work assignments in a timely manner

    · To complete general administrative duties to include, filing, faxing, photocopying, etc.

    · Perform any other duties at any jobsite as may from time to time be assigned to her/him by the District Attorney, or the First Assistant District Attorney or other designee of the District Attorney.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $72,000.00 per year

    Benefits:

    • Dental insurance
    • Flexible spending account
    • Health insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Retirement plan
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Vision insurance

    Schedule:

    • 8 hour shift

    License/Certification:

    • Bar (Required)

    Work Location: In person

  • 7 Days Ago

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Assistant District Attorney
  • Plymouth County District Attorney's Office
  • Brockton, MA FULL_TIME
  • District Court The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office is currently seeking a qualified candidate for the position of an Assistant District Attorney of the District Court. As an Assistant Distr...
  • Just Posted

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Attorney
  • Nuttall, MacAvoy and Joyce, P.C.
  • Norwood, MA FULL_TIME
  • Well established and growing Greater Boston law firm, with offices in Marshfield and Norwood, is seeking two (2) attorneys with 2 years of experience in litigation and/or administrative law practice p...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Paralegal
  • Plymouth County District Attorney
  • Brockton, MA FULL_TIME
  • Position Title: Paralegal STATUS: Non-Exempt Reports To: District Court Supervising ADA Supervises: N/A Summary: Under the general supervision of the District Court Supervising ADAs, the paralegal wil...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Child Abuse Advocate
  • Plymouth County District Attorney
  • Brockton, MA FULL_TIME
  • Summary: The primary goals of the Victim Witness Assistance Program are to: (1) assist victims in their recovery from victimization and restoring a sense of safety; (2) reduce the level of re-victimiz...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Attorney/Lawyer
  • Robert Half
  • Braintree, MA OTHER
  • Job Title: Document Review AttorneyJob Description:We are looking for a dynamic, detail-oriented Document Review Attorney to join our organization. A successful Document Review Attorney must have a br...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Litigation Attorney
  • Duffy & Sweeney Ltd
  • Providence, RI
  • Job Description Job Description Duffy & Sweeney is now accepting applications from self-reliant and motivated individual...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Litigation Attorney
  • INDEGLIA LUTRARIO ATTORNEYS AT LAW
  • Warwick, RI
  • Job Description Job Description Multi-service Warwick law firm seeking a litigation attorney with corporate law, busines...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Attorney
  • Trandon Associates, Inc
  • Boston, MA
  • Job Description Job Description Mutli-State Law firm seeking an Attorney to join their team. *Seeking a civil litigation...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
  • Law Office of Vugar Jafarov LLC
  • Sudbury, MA
  • Job Description Job Description The Law Office of Vugar Jafarov is seeking an associate attorney to join our growing tea...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Real Estate Attorney
  • TJX Companies
  • Framingham, MA
  • Discovery is at the core of everything we do - whether its a great value, incredible style, or building long-lasting par...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Real Estate Attorney
  • TJX Companies
  • Framingham, MA
  • Discovery is at the core of everything we do - whether it’s a great value, incredible style, or building long-lasting pa...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Attorney
  • Taunton Family Law Firm
  • Taunton, MA
  • Job Description Job Description Our firm is a growing, fast-paced, and diverse law practice. The firm concentrates on he...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Attorney
  • Higgins Cavanagh & Cooney LLP
  • Providence, RI
  • Job Description Job Description Downtown Providence insurance defense firm looking to add a litigation associate with 0-...
  • 3/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 21.6 square miles (56 km2), of which 21.5 square miles (56 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (0.56%) is water. Brockton is the 162nd largest city by land area in the Commonwealth, and the twelfth largest of the twenty-seven towns in Plymouth County. Brockton is bordered by Stoughton to the northwest, Avon to the north, Holbrook to the northeast, Abington to the northeast, Whitman and East Bridgewater to the southeast, West Bridgewater to the south, and Easton to the west. Brockton is approximately 25 miles s...
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Income Estimation for Attorney jobs
$98,089 to $137,183
Brockton, Massachusetts area prices
were up 1.6% from a year ago

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