Private Attorney Outreach Partner

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Boston, MA

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), Massachusetts' public defender agency, is seeking a Private Attorney Outreach Partner. This role is crucial for recruiting private attorneys to contract with CPCS, which handles a wide range of cases including criminal, delinquency, family regulation, guardianship, and mental health matters. Approximately 80% of cases are handled by private attorneys, and the agency is currently facing a critical shortage. The position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, and the office location is negotiable within available CPCS offices. CPCS is committed to equal justice, human dignity, and zealous advocacy, with core values of Courage, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. The agency embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion, aiming for a diverse staff and a respectful work climate. CPCS provides legal representation to individuals who cannot afford an attorney, serving a diverse client base and emphasizing cultural competence among its staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Marketing, Communications, or related field and at least four (4) years of recruiting, marketing, or sales experience, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills
Access to an automobile in order to travel
Access to a personal computer with home internet access sufficient to work remotely
Proficiency in Microsoft Office systems, including Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Windows, and the Internet required
Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to establish rapport and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
Demonstrated ability to multi-task, performing multiple tasks independently and concurrently
Ability to take initiative, to work well independently and as a team member
Demonstrated skills in organization, problem-solving, and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of CPCS or other indigent defense systems
Knowledge of labor markets, recruiting practices, and effective social media recruitment tools and marketing resources
Commitment to values consistent with the agency’s Diversity & Inclusion Mission Statement
Commitment to recruiting and supporting diverse talent
Knowledge of social media platforms
Experience working with multi-lingual populations and/or with organizations that serve similar client populations to CPCS

Responsibilities

Working with CPCS private panel units to develop and maintain new and existing pipelines of private attorneys
Developing a marketing brand and plan that promotes CPCS
Working with the Communications Director and Human Resources to update or develop written and video marketing and recruitment materials on the CPCS website, on web-based social media platforms, and for distribution
Developing and maintaining relationships with solo practitioners, small, mid-sized, and large law firms to recruit them to add private counsel capacity
Recruiting existing private counsel attorneys and CPCS staff to assist in the recruitment of additional private counsel attorneys and developing talking points and other materials to assist in these efforts
Collaborating with the HR Department, Equity & Inclusion Director and other stakeholders, such as staff affinity groups, to coordinate recruiting efforts and to elicit their assistance in those efforts
Developing and expanding existing contacts with law schools and judicial law clerk programs, locally and nationally, including HBCUs, and law student associations, bar associations and bar affinity groups, and other stakeholders such as community organizations that share our mission
Collaborating with the CPCS private panel units to update and manage the content the website for private counsel recruitment, training, and on-boarding
Working with CPCS private panel units to streamline the process for private attorneys to demonstrate interest in contracting with CPCS
Collaborating with the Finance Department to streamline the contracting and billing systems for private attorneys
Representing the agency at job fairs and recruitment events, both locally and nationally, as well as creating and organizing CPCS-sponsored recruitment events
Supporting the process for private attorneys to become state vendors, including assisting with the required vendor documentation
Other duties as assigned