Committee for Public Counsel Services
Trial Attorney - Public Defender Division, Pittsfield Office
Committee for Public Counsel Services, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, us, 01201
Overview
The Public Defender Division of the Committee for Public Counsel Services, the public defender agency of Massachusetts, is seeking to fill a Trial Attorney position in our Pittsfield Office, covering Berkshire County. The Public Defender Division provides legal representation and zealous advocacy to the indigent community.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.Our Values
Courage • Accountability • Respect • ExcellenceDIVERSITY AND INCLUSION MISSION STATEMENTCPCS is committed to protecting the fundamental constitutional and human rights of our assigned clients through zealous advocacy, community-oriented defense, and the fullness of excellent legal representation. We are dedicated to building and maintaining strong professional relationships, while striving to accept, listen to and respect the diverse circumstances of each client, as we dedicate ourselves to meeting their individual needs. It is our CPCS mission to achieve these goals, and in furtherance thereof, we embrace and endorse diversity, equity and inclusion as our core values.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.The clients we represent are diverse across every context imaginable and bring many unique cultural dimensions to the matters we address. This reality creates a critical need for CPCS staff to be culturally competent and able to work well with people of different races, ethnicities, genders and/or sexual orientation identities, abilities, and limited English proficiency, among other protected characteristics.DIVISION OVERVIEW
The Public Defender Division’s mission is to ensure that criminal defendants are given the fundamental protection of the United States Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the Massachusetts Constitution. We believe that every defendant should not only receive zealous advocacy but respect and dignity as they deal with the potential loss of their liberty.OFFICE OVERVIEW
Situated within the heart of the Berkshires in Massachusetts, Pittsfield offers a laidback city atmosphere inspired by its local roots. The Berkshires are a special place, filled with artists, artisans, and purveyors who thrive on originality. All of this is within the backdrop of the Berkshires, the mountains of western Massachusetts with outdoor activities including hiking, skiing, and renowned annual festivals.POSITION OVERVIEW
The Public Defender Division of CPCS is seeking a Trial Attorney to provide criminal defense representation in the Pittsfield Office. Public Defender Division offices provide legal representation and advocacy to indigent clients who are charged with criminal offenses in both the District and Superior Courts. Attorneys of all experience levels are encouraged to apply to this position.Qualifications
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
A trial attorney must be committed to serving a culturally diverse, low-income population and must be eligible to practice law in Massachusetts.Access to an automobile in order to travel to courts, clients, and investigation locations that are not easily accessible by public transportation.Access to a personal computer with home internet access sufficient to work remotely.QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
Spanish-speaking abilities and past experience working with the Latinx community preferred.Demonstrated commitment to the principle of zealous advocacy in the representation of indigent persons in criminal cases.Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.Ability to work in a community and defense-oriented capacity, both independently and collaboratively.To apply, please submit a resume and a personal mission statement of no more than two pages detailing your interest in the position, your personal qualities, background, and skills, and what you hope to achieve in this work.Responsibilities
The duties of a Trial Attorney include, but are not limited to:Interviewing clients;Arraignment and bail advocacy;Legal research and writing;Pretrial investigation;Preparing and arguing pretrial motions;Jury and bench trials of criminal cases;Representation of clients in interlocutory proceedings;Collaborating with private attorneys on cases assigned through the Private Counsel Division of CPCS.EEO StatementThe Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) 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 federal and state statutes and organizational policies.
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The Public Defender Division of the Committee for Public Counsel Services, the public defender agency of Massachusetts, is seeking to fill a Trial Attorney position in our Pittsfield Office, covering Berkshire County. The Public Defender Division provides legal representation and zealous advocacy to the indigent community.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.Our Values
Courage • Accountability • Respect • ExcellenceDIVERSITY AND INCLUSION MISSION STATEMENTCPCS is committed to protecting the fundamental constitutional and human rights of our assigned clients through zealous advocacy, community-oriented defense, and the fullness of excellent legal representation. We are dedicated to building and maintaining strong professional relationships, while striving to accept, listen to and respect the diverse circumstances of each client, as we dedicate ourselves to meeting their individual needs. It is our CPCS mission to achieve these goals, and in furtherance thereof, we embrace and endorse diversity, equity and inclusion as our core values.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.The clients we represent are diverse across every context imaginable and bring many unique cultural dimensions to the matters we address. This reality creates a critical need for CPCS staff to be culturally competent and able to work well with people of different races, ethnicities, genders and/or sexual orientation identities, abilities, and limited English proficiency, among other protected characteristics.DIVISION OVERVIEW
The Public Defender Division’s mission is to ensure that criminal defendants are given the fundamental protection of the United States Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the Massachusetts Constitution. We believe that every defendant should not only receive zealous advocacy but respect and dignity as they deal with the potential loss of their liberty.OFFICE OVERVIEW
Situated within the heart of the Berkshires in Massachusetts, Pittsfield offers a laidback city atmosphere inspired by its local roots. The Berkshires are a special place, filled with artists, artisans, and purveyors who thrive on originality. All of this is within the backdrop of the Berkshires, the mountains of western Massachusetts with outdoor activities including hiking, skiing, and renowned annual festivals.POSITION OVERVIEW
The Public Defender Division of CPCS is seeking a Trial Attorney to provide criminal defense representation in the Pittsfield Office. Public Defender Division offices provide legal representation and advocacy to indigent clients who are charged with criminal offenses in both the District and Superior Courts. Attorneys of all experience levels are encouraged to apply to this position.Qualifications
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
A trial attorney must be committed to serving a culturally diverse, low-income population and must be eligible to practice law in Massachusetts.Access to an automobile in order to travel to courts, clients, and investigation locations that are not easily accessible by public transportation.Access to a personal computer with home internet access sufficient to work remotely.QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
Spanish-speaking abilities and past experience working with the Latinx community preferred.Demonstrated commitment to the principle of zealous advocacy in the representation of indigent persons in criminal cases.Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.Ability to work in a community and defense-oriented capacity, both independently and collaboratively.To apply, please submit a resume and a personal mission statement of no more than two pages detailing your interest in the position, your personal qualities, background, and skills, and what you hope to achieve in this work.Responsibilities
The duties of a Trial Attorney include, but are not limited to:Interviewing clients;Arraignment and bail advocacy;Legal research and writing;Pretrial investigation;Preparing and arguing pretrial motions;Jury and bench trials of criminal cases;Representation of clients in interlocutory proceedings;Collaborating with private attorneys on cases assigned through the Private Counsel Division of CPCS.EEO StatementThe Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) 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 federal and state statutes and organizational policies.
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