Committee for Public Counsel Services

Committee for Public Counsel Services

Attorney in Charge - PDD Hampden County Conflict Advocacy Office

Springfield, MA, US

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About the role

  • Eligible to practice law in this jurisdiction as a member of the Massachusetts bar in good standing, or as an attorney in another jurisdiction who is eligible to engage in limited Massachusetts practice under Supreme Judicial Court Rule 3:04; A minimum of seven years of experience handling criminal cases, at least four of which were as assigned counsel for indigent persons in criminal cases; Access to an automobile in order to travel to courts, clients, and investigation locations that are not easily accessible by public transportation; and, Access to home internet access sufficient to work remotely.
  • QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS Significant Superior Court or equivalent jury trial experience; Administrative and managerial skills and supervisory experience; Commitment to working with a culturally diverse, low-income population; A demonstrated commitment to the principle of zealous advocacy in the representation of indigent persons in criminal cases; Ability and commitment to complete annual performance evaluations in a timely and comprehensive manner; Strong interpersonal and analytical skills; Ability to work in community and defense-oriented capacity, both independently and collaboratively; and, Foreign language skills, Spanish in particular, are desirable.
  • RESPONSIBILITIES The Attorney-in-Charge must be able to supervise and assist trial lawyers in the development of trial strategies, motions practice, and myriad other tasks that trial lawyers must undertake.

Responsibilities

  • The Attorney-in-Charge is also responsible for the supervision and development of non-attorney support staff in the office.

Requirements

  • The Attorney-in-Charge must be able to supervise and assist trial lawyers in the development of trial strategies, motions practice, and myriad other tasks that trial lawyers must undertake.

Compensation

  • QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS Significant Superior Court or equivalent jury trial experience; Administrative and managerial skills and supervisory experience; Commitment to working with a culturally diverse, low-income population; A demonstrated co

Benefits

  • CPCS leadership is responsible for ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusion.
  • The letter of interest should include a description of the candidate's trial, supervisory, and administrative or management experience, as well as a discussion of their priorities and vision for leading the office.

Company info

  • We are seeking an experienced attorney to be the first Attorney in Charge of the Conflict Advocacy Office.

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