Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Attorney in Charge - Public Defender Division Worcester Office
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Worcester, Massachusetts, us, 01609
Attorney in Charge - Public Defender Division Worcester Office - (240006VW)
DescriptionALL 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. PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO APPLY (CUT AND PASTE INTO YOUR BROWSER IF THE EMBEDDED LINK DOES NOT WORK):
Apply HereThe Public Defender Division of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), the Massachusetts public defender agency, is seeking to fill the Attorney-in-Charge position in the Worcester Office.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 ValuesC ourageAccountabilityRespectExcellenceDIVERSITY 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.Agency OverviewCPCS 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 OverviewThe Public Defender Division of CPCS, Worcester Office is located in downtown Worcester, a five-time recipient of the All-American City Award. It is New England’s second largest city and combines the historic charm of a small town with the conveniences of a thriving metropolis.Position OverviewThe Attorney-in-Charge in the Worcester Office, within the Public Defender Division, is expected to perform a multitude of functions and has the many and multi-faceted responsibilities that are unmistakably attendant to being the leader of a high functioning Trial Court office within the agency.ResponsibilitiesThe Attorney-in-Charge must be able to supervise and assist trial lawyers in the development of trial strategies, motions practice, and myriad other tasks that trial lawyers must undertake. The Attorney-in-Charge is also responsible for the supervision and development of non-attorney support staff in the office.The Administrative Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited ToUnderstanding, communicating, and ensuring compliance with the agency’s Personnel Policies;Being thoroughly familiar with the CPCS case management system, including the ability to generate and interpret case statistics and reports;Ensuring that attorneys’ schedules and caseloads are reasonable and conform with CPCS guidelines, performance standards, and practice advisories;Ensuring case files are properly maintained and scanned at the conclusion of each case;Assigning all cases promptly;Ensuring that all cases are promptly opened and closed in the agency’s case management system;Ensuring that all cases are promptly checked for conflicts of interest, and when discovered, reassigning those cases immediately;Ensuring that detailed running sheets for each case are current and electronically maintained;Ensuring that annual performance evaluations are completed for all staff in a timely and comprehensive manner;Other duties as assigned.In Addition, The Attorney-in-Charge Is Responsible ForEnsuring that information about recent developments in the law, CPCS policies and practices, and other relevant matters are disseminated to staff in a timely manner;Providing ongoing in-house training to ensure continued excellence by all staff in furtherance of the CPCS mission statement;Fostering positive relationships within the community and courthouses, and ensuring that a professional relationship and leadership role is maintained with the assigned private bar in the county;Providing zealous and effective representation of the AIC’s own clients consistent with PDD guidelines and performance standards;Other duties as assigned.The Attorney-in-Charge must also attend regular meetings with other office heads, Managing Directors, and the Deputy Chief Counsel to discuss management and policy issues. The Attorney-in-Charge is directly supervised by a Managing Director.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.QualificationsMINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTSEligible to practice law in this jurisdiction as a member of the Massachusetts bar in good standing, or as an attorney in another jurisdiction who is eligible to engage in limited Massachusetts practice under Supreme Judicial Court Rule 3:04;A minimum of seven years of experience handling criminal cases, at least four of which were as assigned counsel for indigent persons in criminal cases;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/SkillsSignificant Superior Court or equivalent jury trial experience;Administrative and managerial skills and supervisory experience;Commitment to working with a culturally diverse, low-income population;A demonstrated commitment to the principle of zealous advocacy in the representation of indigent persons in criminal cases;Ability and commitment 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 in particular, are desirable.Candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, and writing sample. The letter of interest should include a description of the candidate’s trial, supervisory, and administrative or management experience, as well as a discussion of his/her priorities and vision for leading the office.Official Title:
Attorney In Charge - CPCPrimary Location:
United States-Massachusetts-Worcester - 120 Front StreetJob:
Legal ServicesAgency:
Committee for Pub Counsel SrvcSchedule:
Full-timeShift:
DayJob Posting:
Jul 22, 2024, 8:59:51 PMNumber of Openings:
1Salary:
111,834.00 - 141,697.00 YearlyIf you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Sandra DeBow-Huang - 6174826212Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule:
Yes
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DescriptionALL 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. PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO APPLY (CUT AND PASTE INTO YOUR BROWSER IF THE EMBEDDED LINK DOES NOT WORK):
Apply HereThe Public Defender Division of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), the Massachusetts public defender agency, is seeking to fill the Attorney-in-Charge position in the Worcester Office.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 ValuesC ourageAccountabilityRespectExcellenceDIVERSITY 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.Agency OverviewCPCS 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 OverviewThe Public Defender Division of CPCS, Worcester Office is located in downtown Worcester, a five-time recipient of the All-American City Award. It is New England’s second largest city and combines the historic charm of a small town with the conveniences of a thriving metropolis.Position OverviewThe Attorney-in-Charge in the Worcester Office, within the Public Defender Division, is expected to perform a multitude of functions and has the many and multi-faceted responsibilities that are unmistakably attendant to being the leader of a high functioning Trial Court office within the agency.ResponsibilitiesThe Attorney-in-Charge must be able to supervise and assist trial lawyers in the development of trial strategies, motions practice, and myriad other tasks that trial lawyers must undertake. The Attorney-in-Charge is also responsible for the supervision and development of non-attorney support staff in the office.The Administrative Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited ToUnderstanding, communicating, and ensuring compliance with the agency’s Personnel Policies;Being thoroughly familiar with the CPCS case management system, including the ability to generate and interpret case statistics and reports;Ensuring that attorneys’ schedules and caseloads are reasonable and conform with CPCS guidelines, performance standards, and practice advisories;Ensuring case files are properly maintained and scanned at the conclusion of each case;Assigning all cases promptly;Ensuring that all cases are promptly opened and closed in the agency’s case management system;Ensuring that all cases are promptly checked for conflicts of interest, and when discovered, reassigning those cases immediately;Ensuring that detailed running sheets for each case are current and electronically maintained;Ensuring that annual performance evaluations are completed for all staff in a timely and comprehensive manner;Other duties as assigned.In Addition, The Attorney-in-Charge Is Responsible ForEnsuring that information about recent developments in the law, CPCS policies and practices, and other relevant matters are disseminated to staff in a timely manner;Providing ongoing in-house training to ensure continued excellence by all staff in furtherance of the CPCS mission statement;Fostering positive relationships within the community and courthouses, and ensuring that a professional relationship and leadership role is maintained with the assigned private bar in the county;Providing zealous and effective representation of the AIC’s own clients consistent with PDD guidelines and performance standards;Other duties as assigned.The Attorney-in-Charge must also attend regular meetings with other office heads, Managing Directors, and the Deputy Chief Counsel to discuss management and policy issues. The Attorney-in-Charge is directly supervised by a Managing Director.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.QualificationsMINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTSEligible to practice law in this jurisdiction as a member of the Massachusetts bar in good standing, or as an attorney in another jurisdiction who is eligible to engage in limited Massachusetts practice under Supreme Judicial Court Rule 3:04;A minimum of seven years of experience handling criminal cases, at least four of which were as assigned counsel for indigent persons in criminal cases;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/SkillsSignificant Superior Court or equivalent jury trial experience;Administrative and managerial skills and supervisory experience;Commitment to working with a culturally diverse, low-income population;A demonstrated commitment to the principle of zealous advocacy in the representation of indigent persons in criminal cases;Ability and commitment 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 in particular, are desirable.Candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, and writing sample. The letter of interest should include a description of the candidate’s trial, supervisory, and administrative or management experience, as well as a discussion of his/her priorities and vision for leading the office.Official Title:
Attorney In Charge - CPCPrimary Location:
United States-Massachusetts-Worcester - 120 Front StreetJob:
Legal ServicesAgency:
Committee for Pub Counsel SrvcSchedule:
Full-timeShift:
DayJob Posting:
Jul 22, 2024, 8:59:51 PMNumber of Openings:
1Salary:
111,834.00 - 141,697.00 YearlyIf you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Sandra DeBow-Huang - 6174826212Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule:
Yes
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