Senior Trial Counsel - PDD Central Region

Committee for Public Counsel Services • Boston, MA

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About The Position

The Committee for Public Counsel Services, the Massachusetts public defender agency, is seeking experienced attorneys to serve as Senior Trial Counsel in the Public Defender Division, Central Region, covering our Malden, Boston, Roxbury, and Quincy Offices. Senior Trial Counsel provide legal representation and advocacy to indigent clients who are charged primarily with Superior Court jurisdiction offenses. They are expected to take on leadership roles in their regions, including first or second seating Trial Attorneys in serious felony or otherwise complex cases. We fight for equal justice and human dignity by supporting our clients in achieving their legal and life goals. We zealously advocate for the rights of individuals and promote just public policy to protect the rights of all.

Requirements

• Be eligible to practice law in Massachusetts, as a member of the Massachusetts bar in good standing, or as the member of the bar of another jurisdiction eligible to engage in limited Massachusetts practice under Supreme Judicial Court Rule 3:04.
• Have at least seven (7) years' experience as a criminal defense attorney.
• Be on the CPCS 'Murder List' or have a pending application at the time of application to the STC position.
• Access to an automobile in order to travel to courts, clients, and investigation locations that are not easily accessible by public transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Significant Superior court or equivalent jury trial experience or equivalent appellate experience.
• Extensive experience involving expert matters, including mental health, forensic science, and electronic evidence.
• Experience mentoring and training attorneys.

Responsibilities

• First-seating, or second-seating Trial Attorneys, in serious felony or otherwise complex cases, primarily in the Superior Court, including murder cases.
• Working with Managing Director(s) and Attorneys in Charge to involve Trial Attorneys in second-seating capacity in appropriate cases.
• Training Trial Attorneys on how to prepare and litigate complex cases.
• Mentoring Trial Attorneys as directed, focused on mentee attorneys' Superior Court caseload.
• Collaborating with the Senior Management Team and others on strategic approaches to novel or cutting edge legal issues.
• Collaborating with STCs and management in MHLD, YAD, and CAFL on serious or complex co-occurring matters; devising and participating in cross-divisional training and mentorship.
• Taking assignments in multiple counties, as deemed appropriate by Senior Management.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees