Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Supervising Attorney - PDD Malden
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Malden, Massachusetts, us, 02148
Position Overview
The Public Defender Division of CPCS, Malden Office, is seeking a Supervising Attorney with a minimum of five years of experience providing criminal defense representation. Under the direction of the office’s Attorney in Charge, the Supervising Attorney will assist in the supervision of Trial Attorneys and will also have their own reduced caseload. Clients are indigent persons charged with criminal offenses within the final jurisdiction of the respective court. Apply process note:
All applicants must apply directly through the CPCS iCIMS website. If you apply through Mass Careers and do not complete the CPCS iCIMS application, you will not be considered for this position. Use the following link to apply (copy and paste into your browser if the embedded link does not work): https://careers-publiccounsel.icims.com/jobs/2924/supervising-attorney---pdd-malden/job Agency and Office Context
Agency overview:
CPCS is the state agency in Massachusetts responsible for providing an attorney when the state or federal constitution or a state statute requires the appointment of an attorney for a person who cannot afford to retain one. The agency provides representation in criminal, delinquency, youthful offender, family regulation, guardianship, mental health, sexually dangerous person, and sex offender registry cases, as well as in appeals and post-conviction and post-judgment proceedings related to those matters. Office overview:
Public Defender Division Malden Office is located in Middlesex County, about four miles from downtown Boston, centrally located in the Malden civic center with easy highway access and proximity to public transport. Mission and values:
Our mission is to protect the fundamental constitutional and human rights of our assigned clients through zealous advocacy and excellent legal representation, while embracing diversity, equity and inclusion as core values. CPCS seeks to achieve these goals by representing a broad range of human differences and providing a respectful work climate that supports success. Responsibilities
Supervisory responsibilities : The Supervising Attorney will supervise Trial Attorneys assigned to Municipal, District, and Superior Court cases and will supervise new and experienced Trial Attorneys, particularly in serious felony or complex cases, in accordance with CPCS guidelines. Direct representation duties include: Client interviews Arraignment and bail advocacy Legal research and writing Pretrial investigation, including visiting crime scenes, locating and interviewing witnesses, and reviewing documentary evidence Preparing and arguing pretrial motions, affidavits and legal memoranda Dispositional investigations and advocacy Jury and bench trials of criminal cases Representation of clients in interlocutory proceedings Supervisory duties include: Regular one-on-one and group meetings to review case files and performance In-court supervision, including second-seating of trials and significant pretrial hearings Preparation of annual performance evaluations In-office training sessions Supervision of staff such as investigators and student interns as delegated Other duties as assigned Minimum Entrance Requirements
The following attributes are required for the position of Supervising Attorney: Must be eligible to practice law in Massachusetts (Massachusetts bar in good standing or eligible to engage in limited Massachusetts practice under Rule 3:04) A minimum of five years of experience providing criminal defense representation in District and Superior Courts Access to an automobile to travel to courts, clients, and investigation locations not easily accessible by public transportation Access to home internet sufficient to work remotely Note:
Candidates must have sufficient trial experience in both the District and Superior Courts so they may supervise all Trial Attorney staff. Qualifications / Skills
The following attributes are preferred for the position of Supervising Attorney: Significant jury trial experience as lead counsel in criminal cases, including Superior Court Commitment to working with a culturally diverse, low-income population Willingness and ability to work collaboratively with the Attorney in Charge and supervisees Commitment to zealous advocacy for indigent defendants Ability 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 Foreign language skills (Spanish preferred) Equal Employment Opportunity
EEO statement:
The Committee for Public Counsel Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation as required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other applicable statutes and policies. Applicants who have questions about equal employment opportunity or who need reasonable accommodations can contact the Chief Human Resources Officer, Sandra DeBow-Huang, at sdebow@publiccounsel.net. Application note:
All applicants must apply directly through the CPCS iCIMS website. If you apply through Mass Careers and do not complete the CPCS iCIMS application, you will not be considered for this position. Use the link above to apply.
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The Public Defender Division of CPCS, Malden Office, is seeking a Supervising Attorney with a minimum of five years of experience providing criminal defense representation. Under the direction of the office’s Attorney in Charge, the Supervising Attorney will assist in the supervision of Trial Attorneys and will also have their own reduced caseload. Clients are indigent persons charged with criminal offenses within the final jurisdiction of the respective court. Apply process note:
All applicants must apply directly through the CPCS iCIMS website. If you apply through Mass Careers and do not complete the CPCS iCIMS application, you will not be considered for this position. Use the following link to apply (copy and paste into your browser if the embedded link does not work): https://careers-publiccounsel.icims.com/jobs/2924/supervising-attorney---pdd-malden/job Agency and Office Context
Agency overview:
CPCS is the state agency in Massachusetts responsible for providing an attorney when the state or federal constitution or a state statute requires the appointment of an attorney for a person who cannot afford to retain one. The agency provides representation in criminal, delinquency, youthful offender, family regulation, guardianship, mental health, sexually dangerous person, and sex offender registry cases, as well as in appeals and post-conviction and post-judgment proceedings related to those matters. Office overview:
Public Defender Division Malden Office is located in Middlesex County, about four miles from downtown Boston, centrally located in the Malden civic center with easy highway access and proximity to public transport. Mission and values:
Our mission is to protect the fundamental constitutional and human rights of our assigned clients through zealous advocacy and excellent legal representation, while embracing diversity, equity and inclusion as core values. CPCS seeks to achieve these goals by representing a broad range of human differences and providing a respectful work climate that supports success. Responsibilities
Supervisory responsibilities : The Supervising Attorney will supervise Trial Attorneys assigned to Municipal, District, and Superior Court cases and will supervise new and experienced Trial Attorneys, particularly in serious felony or complex cases, in accordance with CPCS guidelines. Direct representation duties include: Client interviews Arraignment and bail advocacy Legal research and writing Pretrial investigation, including visiting crime scenes, locating and interviewing witnesses, and reviewing documentary evidence Preparing and arguing pretrial motions, affidavits and legal memoranda Dispositional investigations and advocacy Jury and bench trials of criminal cases Representation of clients in interlocutory proceedings Supervisory duties include: Regular one-on-one and group meetings to review case files and performance In-court supervision, including second-seating of trials and significant pretrial hearings Preparation of annual performance evaluations In-office training sessions Supervision of staff such as investigators and student interns as delegated Other duties as assigned Minimum Entrance Requirements
The following attributes are required for the position of Supervising Attorney: Must be eligible to practice law in Massachusetts (Massachusetts bar in good standing or eligible to engage in limited Massachusetts practice under Rule 3:04) A minimum of five years of experience providing criminal defense representation in District and Superior Courts Access to an automobile to travel to courts, clients, and investigation locations not easily accessible by public transportation Access to home internet sufficient to work remotely Note:
Candidates must have sufficient trial experience in both the District and Superior Courts so they may supervise all Trial Attorney staff. Qualifications / Skills
The following attributes are preferred for the position of Supervising Attorney: Significant jury trial experience as lead counsel in criminal cases, including Superior Court Commitment to working with a culturally diverse, low-income population Willingness and ability to work collaboratively with the Attorney in Charge and supervisees Commitment to zealous advocacy for indigent defendants Ability 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 Foreign language skills (Spanish preferred) Equal Employment Opportunity
EEO statement:
The Committee for Public Counsel Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation as required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other applicable statutes and policies. Applicants who have questions about equal employment opportunity or who need reasonable accommodations can contact the Chief Human Resources Officer, Sandra DeBow-Huang, at sdebow@publiccounsel.net. Application note:
All applicants must apply directly through the CPCS iCIMS website. If you apply through Mass Careers and do not complete the CPCS iCIMS application, you will not be considered for this position. Use the link above to apply.
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