Back to Jobs search

Trial Attorney - YAD Salem

State of Massachusetts • Massachusetts, Massachusetts • 4d ago

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/2912/trial-attorney---yad-salem/job The Youth Advocacy Division of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), the Massachusetts public defender agency, is seeking to fill a Trial Attorney position in its Salem Office. YAD Trial Attorneys provide zealous legal representation on delinquency and youthful offender cases using the Positive Youth Development Approach, as well as using all the same criminal defense skills needed to practice in district and superior courts. They also provide post dispositional advocacy and support to DYS committed youth, as well as school-based advocacy. 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 - Excellence DIVERSITY 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. 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 as we maintain a steadfast commitment to: (1) Ensure that CPCS management and staff members represent a broad range of human differences and experience; (2) Provide a work climate that is respectful and supports success; and (3) Promote the dignity and well-being of all staff members. CPCS leadership is responsible for ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusion. The ability to achieve these goals with any level of certainty is ultimately the responsibility of each member of the CPCS community. 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, child welfare, 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 Youth Advocacy Division (YAD), the juvenile defender division of CPCS, is committed to ensuring that every indigent child in Massachusetts has access to zealous legal representation in delinquency, GCL Revocation, juvenile murder, juvenile appeals, and youthful offender cases from a diverse and ever improving community of juvenile defenders consisting of both private assigned counsel and staff public defenders. YAD provides leadership, training, support, and oversight to the indigent juvenile defense bar in Massachusetts. As youth in Massachusetts have a right to jury trials, an Attorney in Charge (AIC) oversees a trial office which integrates the work of Trial Attorneys, a social service advocate (SSA), and an administrative assistant (AA) to fully address the legal and developmental needs of our clients. OFFICE OVERVIEW The Youth Advocacy Division is hiring a staff attorney position for its Salem office. ?Salem?is a historic coastal city in?Essex County, located in the North Shore region. Continuous settlement by Europeans began in 1626 with English colonists with Salem becoming one of the most significant seaports in?early American history. Today Salem is a residential and tourist area with much of the city's?cultural identity reflecting its role as the location of the infamous?Salem Witch Trials?of 1692. The city's population was 44,480 at the 2020 census.?There is an MBTA Commuter Rail and several MBTA buses that serve the city. RESPONSIBILITIES Trial Attorneys provide zealous legal representation on delinquency and youthful offender cases using the Positive Youth Development Approach, as well as using all the same criminal defense skills needed to practice in district and superior courts. They also provide post-dispositional advocacy and support to DYS committed youth, as well as school-based advocacy. Trial Attorneys also work on projects related to improving legal representation and outcomes for court involved children. In addition, Trial Attorneys play a leadership role in working towards reducing the racial and ethnic disparities in the juvenile legal system. Trial Attorneys may be assigned cases in other counties as needed. 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, either as a member of the Massachusetts bar in good standing, as a law school graduate under Supreme Judicial Court Rule 3:03, or as the member of the bar of another jurisdiction eligible to engage in limited Massachusetts practice under Supreme Judicial Court Rule 3:04; 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 home internet access sufficient to work remotely. QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS Experience with criminal, especially juvenile defense; Experience with a community-oriented defender practice; Ability to provide trauma informed and culturally competent representation; Knowledge of adolescent development; A demonstrated commitment to social justice issues and experience working with individuals of diverse backgrounds; Knowledge of positive youth development; Knowledge of state and local resources of use to juvenile defendants; Understanding of juvenile justice practice and policy issues; Experience with educational system advocacy; Experience with the child welfare system; Experience working with children and youth; and, Lawyers with four or more years of experience are encouraged to apply. 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, Sandra DeBow-Huang, at sdebow@publiccounsel.net 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/2912/trial-attorney---yad-salem/job Job: Legal Services Organization: Committee for Pub Counsel Srvc Title: Trial Attorney - YAD Salem Location: Massachusetts-Salem 35 Congress Street Requisition ID: 250006LG

Similar Jobs

Business Development Manager, Industrial Distribution

ICP Group • Massachusetts, Massachusetts • 2w ago

Legal & Paralegal

Innovative Chemical Products Group (ICP Group) is a leading formulator and manufacturer of specialty coatings, adhesives, and sealants serving the construction and industrial end markets. ICP Group is comprised of leadin...

2w ago

Go to Apply

Production Assembler

SynQor • Massachusetts, Massachusetts • 11h ago

Manufacturing & Warehouse

Description Position Description: The Production Assembler will directly support the Manufacturing Production Process. The primary responsibility of the Assembler is to assemble, test, and inspect electronic components a...

11h ago

Go to Apply

Retail stocker

Michaels • Massachusetts, Massachusetts • 1d ago

Retail & Hospitality

Store - BOS-DANVERS, MA Deliver friendly customer service, help customers shop our store, and find what they're looking for. Ensure all customers receive a fast and friendly checkout experience. Complete truck unloading...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Retail Events Coordinator

Michaels • Massachusetts, Massachusetts • 1d ago

Retail & Hospitality

Store - BOS-DANVERS, MA Plan, coordinate, and facilitate events (including kids birthday parties) within a Michaels store to provide a stress-free, fun, and engaging experience for guests. Deliver friendly customer servi...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Retail morning stocker

Michaels • Massachusetts, Massachusetts • 1d ago

Retail & Hospitality

1d ago

Go to Apply

Retail events Coordinator- Birthday Parties/ Events

Michaels • Massachusetts, Massachusetts • 1d ago

Retail & Hospitality

1d ago

Go to Apply

Jr. Fire Sprinkler Designer

Impact Fire • Massachusetts, Massachusetts • 1d ago

Established in 2009, Impact Fire Services was the vision of a group of experienced industry professionals that wanted to build a best-in-class fire protection and life safety company. Through superior customer service an...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Temp Operations Assistant Manager

Teleperformance USA • Massachusetts, Massachusetts • 1d ago

Retail & Hospitality

Category : Client Operations About TP TP is a global, digital business services company. We deliver the most advanced, digitally powered business services to help the world's best brands streamline their business in mean...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Planning and Allocation Manager

BJs Wholesale Club • Massachusetts, Massachusetts • 3d ago

Management & Administrative

Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJ's Wholesale Club offers a collaborative and inclusive envir...

3d ago

Go to Apply

MANAGEMENT ANALYST

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command • Massachusetts, Massachusetts • 3d ago

Management & Administrative

Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: To maintain an account of valid manpower requi...

3d ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.