MassDOT
Supervising Staff Attorney
MassDOT, Holyoke, Massachusetts, us, 01040
********************ALL 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):
https://careers-publiccounsel.icims.com/jobs/2469/supervising-staff-attorney-pdd-holyoke/jobThe Public Defender Division of CPCS, the Massachusetts public defender agency, is seeking a Supervising Staff Attorney with a minimum of five years of experience providing criminal defense representation for its Holyoke Office. Candidates must have sufficient trial experience in both the District and Superior Courts so they are qualified to supervise all Trial Attorney staff.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
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xcellencePOSITION OVERVIEWThe Public Defender Division of CPCS, Holyoke Office, is seeking a Supervising Staff Attorney, with a
minimum of five years of experience
providing criminal defense representation. Under the direction of the office’s Attorney in Charge, the Supervising Staff Attorney will assist in the supervision of Trial Attorneys and will also have their own reduced caseload. Clients are indigent persons charged with criminal offenses within the final jurisdiction of the respective court.
RESPONSIBILITIESThe Supervising Staff Attorney will supervise Trial Attorneys assigned to both District and Superior Court cases in addition to their case responsibilities. The Supervising Staff Attorney must be capable of supervising new Trial Attorneys as well as experienced Trial Attorneys practicing in the Superior Court, particularly around serious felony or otherwise complex cases.The direct representation duties of the Supervising Staff Attorney include:Client interviews;Arraignment and bail advocacy;Legal research and writing;Pretrial investigation including visiting crime scenes, locating and interviewing witnesses, collecting and reviewing documentary evidence;Preparing and arguing pretrial motions, affidavits and legal memoranda;Dispositional investigations and advocacy;Jury and bench trials of criminal cases; and,Representation of clients in interlocutory proceedings.The supervisory duties of the Supervising Staff Attorney include, but are not limited to, the following in accordance with the CPCS Guidelines for Supervision of Public Defender Trial Attorneys:Regular one-on-one meetings with individual supervisees to review case files, as well as group meetings, to review case preparation and performance;In-court supervision, including second-seating of trials and significant pretrial hearings;Preparation of annual performance evaluations;Presentation of in-office training sessions;Supervision of other staff, such as investigators and student interns, as delegated by the office’s Attorney in Charge; and,Other duties as assigned.MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTSThe following attributes are required for the position of Supervising Staff Attorney:
Must be eligible to practice law in Massachusetts either 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 Court Rule 3:04;A
minimum of five years of experience
providing criminal defense representation in District and Superior Courts;Access to an automobile in order to travel to courts, clients, and investigation locations that are not easily accessible by public transportation; and,Access to a personal computer with home internet access sufficient to work remotely.QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLSThe following attributes are preferred for the position of Supervising Staff Attorney:
Significant jury trial experience as lead counsel in criminal cases; including Superior Court cases;Commitment to working with a culturally diverse, low-income population;Willingness and ability to work positively and collaboratively with both the Attorney in Charge and Supervisees;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; and,Foreign language skills, Spanish in particular, are desirable.EEO Statement:The 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. Applicants who have questions about equal employment opportunity or who need reasonable accommodations can contact the Chief Human Resources Officer.
********************ALL 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):
https://careers-publiccounsel.icims.com/jobs/2469/supervising-staff-attorney-pdd-holyoke/job
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https://careers-publiccounsel.icims.com/jobs/2469/supervising-staff-attorney-pdd-holyoke/jobThe Public Defender Division of CPCS, the Massachusetts public defender agency, is seeking a Supervising Staff Attorney with a minimum of five years of experience providing criminal defense representation for its Holyoke Office. Candidates must have sufficient trial experience in both the District and Superior Courts so they are qualified to supervise all Trial Attorney staff.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
ourage •
A
ccountability •
R
espect •
E
xcellencePOSITION OVERVIEWThe Public Defender Division of CPCS, Holyoke Office, is seeking a Supervising Staff Attorney, with a
minimum of five years of experience
providing criminal defense representation. Under the direction of the office’s Attorney in Charge, the Supervising Staff Attorney will assist in the supervision of Trial Attorneys and will also have their own reduced caseload. Clients are indigent persons charged with criminal offenses within the final jurisdiction of the respective court.
RESPONSIBILITIESThe Supervising Staff Attorney will supervise Trial Attorneys assigned to both District and Superior Court cases in addition to their case responsibilities. The Supervising Staff Attorney must be capable of supervising new Trial Attorneys as well as experienced Trial Attorneys practicing in the Superior Court, particularly around serious felony or otherwise complex cases.The direct representation duties of the Supervising Staff Attorney include:Client interviews;Arraignment and bail advocacy;Legal research and writing;Pretrial investigation including visiting crime scenes, locating and interviewing witnesses, collecting and reviewing documentary evidence;Preparing and arguing pretrial motions, affidavits and legal memoranda;Dispositional investigations and advocacy;Jury and bench trials of criminal cases; and,Representation of clients in interlocutory proceedings.The supervisory duties of the Supervising Staff Attorney include, but are not limited to, the following in accordance with the CPCS Guidelines for Supervision of Public Defender Trial Attorneys:Regular one-on-one meetings with individual supervisees to review case files, as well as group meetings, to review case preparation and performance;In-court supervision, including second-seating of trials and significant pretrial hearings;Preparation of annual performance evaluations;Presentation of in-office training sessions;Supervision of other staff, such as investigators and student interns, as delegated by the office’s Attorney in Charge; and,Other duties as assigned.MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTSThe following attributes are required for the position of Supervising Staff Attorney:
Must be eligible to practice law in Massachusetts either 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 Court Rule 3:04;A
minimum of five years of experience
providing criminal defense representation in District and Superior Courts;Access to an automobile in order to travel to courts, clients, and investigation locations that are not easily accessible by public transportation; and,Access to a personal computer with home internet access sufficient to work remotely.QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLSThe following attributes are preferred for the position of Supervising Staff Attorney:
Significant jury trial experience as lead counsel in criminal cases; including Superior Court cases;Commitment to working with a culturally diverse, low-income population;Willingness and ability to work positively and collaboratively with both the Attorney in Charge and Supervisees;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; and,Foreign language skills, Spanish in particular, are desirable.EEO Statement:The 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. Applicants who have questions about equal employment opportunity or who need reasonable accommodations can contact the Chief Human Resources Officer.
********************ALL 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):
https://careers-publiccounsel.icims.com/jobs/2469/supervising-staff-attorney-pdd-holyoke/job
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