Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Trial Attorney - CAFL FJA Springfield
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Springfield, Massachusetts, us, 01119
Job Description - Trial Attorney - CAFL FJA Springfield (240006PX)
DescriptionThe Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), the public defender agency for Massachusetts, is seeking attorneys to work in the office of Family Justice Advocates (FJA), CPCS’s Children and Family Law Division Hampden County Conflicts Trial Office, located in Springfield. FJA provides legal representation to children and indigent parents in family regulation cases, including care and protection (C&P) proceedings, child requiring assistance (CRA) cases, actions to terminate parental rights, guardianship-of-a-minor cases, and any other child custody proceeding where the Department of Children and Families (DCF) is a party or where the court is considering granting custody to DCF.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
C ourageAccountabilityRespectExcellenceDiversity and Inclusion Mission Statement
CPCS 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.Position Overview
FJA’s legal advocacy plays a critical role in cases that affect families. For a parent involved in a care and protection case, having a skilled FJA lawyer may mean the difference between the family’s reunification and the termination of parental rights. New Trial Attorneys in the FJA office begin their CPCS career with a nationally recognized, comprehensive, skills-based training course to ensure they are ready to represent their clients to their full capabilities. Continuing legal education programs for new and experienced Trial Attorneys are held periodically to ensure that our Trial Attorneys are up to date on the law and have the skills necessary to provide zealous representation to their clients.Responsibilities
Interviewing adult clients;Visiting and interviewing child clients;Conducting legal research and writing;Conducting pre-72-hour hearing investigation;Obtaining and reviewing the DCF file;Drafting and filing necessary motions;Preparing pre-trial memoranda;Preparing for and attending Foster Care Reviews;Reviewing DCF’s permanency plans;Representing the client at hearings;Representing clients in interlocutory appeals;Working with the entire Conflict Office legal team;Other duties as assigned.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;All Trial Attorney positions require travel; access to reliable transportation throughout the state is necessary;Access to a personal computer with home internet access sufficient to work remotely.Qualifications/Skills
Foreign language skills are desirable;Trial experience in termination of parental rights cases is preferred;A demonstrated commitment to zealous advocacy;Strong interpersonal and analytical skills;Ability to work independently and collaboratively.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.Official Title:
Trial Attorney - CPCPrimary Location:
United States-Massachusetts-Springfield - 1350 Main StreetJob:
Legal ServicesAgency:
Committee for Pub Counsel SrvcSchedule:
Full-timeShift:
DaySalary:
72,000.00 - 122,163.00 Yearly
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DescriptionThe Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), the public defender agency for Massachusetts, is seeking attorneys to work in the office of Family Justice Advocates (FJA), CPCS’s Children and Family Law Division Hampden County Conflicts Trial Office, located in Springfield. FJA provides legal representation to children and indigent parents in family regulation cases, including care and protection (C&P) proceedings, child requiring assistance (CRA) cases, actions to terminate parental rights, guardianship-of-a-minor cases, and any other child custody proceeding where the Department of Children and Families (DCF) is a party or where the court is considering granting custody to DCF.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
C ourageAccountabilityRespectExcellenceDiversity and Inclusion Mission Statement
CPCS 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.Position Overview
FJA’s legal advocacy plays a critical role in cases that affect families. For a parent involved in a care and protection case, having a skilled FJA lawyer may mean the difference between the family’s reunification and the termination of parental rights. New Trial Attorneys in the FJA office begin their CPCS career with a nationally recognized, comprehensive, skills-based training course to ensure they are ready to represent their clients to their full capabilities. Continuing legal education programs for new and experienced Trial Attorneys are held periodically to ensure that our Trial Attorneys are up to date on the law and have the skills necessary to provide zealous representation to their clients.Responsibilities
Interviewing adult clients;Visiting and interviewing child clients;Conducting legal research and writing;Conducting pre-72-hour hearing investigation;Obtaining and reviewing the DCF file;Drafting and filing necessary motions;Preparing pre-trial memoranda;Preparing for and attending Foster Care Reviews;Reviewing DCF’s permanency plans;Representing the client at hearings;Representing clients in interlocutory appeals;Working with the entire Conflict Office legal team;Other duties as assigned.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;All Trial Attorney positions require travel; access to reliable transportation throughout the state is necessary;Access to a personal computer with home internet access sufficient to work remotely.Qualifications/Skills
Foreign language skills are desirable;Trial experience in termination of parental rights cases is preferred;A demonstrated commitment to zealous advocacy;Strong interpersonal and analytical skills;Ability to work independently and collaboratively.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.Official Title:
Trial Attorney - CPCPrimary Location:
United States-Massachusetts-Springfield - 1350 Main StreetJob:
Legal ServicesAgency:
Committee for Pub Counsel SrvcSchedule:
Full-timeShift:
DaySalary:
72,000.00 - 122,163.00 Yearly
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