The following attributes are preferred for the position of Supervising Attorney: Lawyers with seven or more years of experience are preferred and encouraged to apply; 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; The knowledge, skills, and ability to, in both an office and remote settings, effectively supervise staff and represent clients; Strong interpersonal skills, analytical ability, and legal skills; The ability and commitment to complete annual performance evaluations in a timely and comprehensive manner; Understanding of juvenile legal practice and policy issues; Experience with educational system advocacy; Experience working with children and youth; Ability to set a positive and supportive culture for all Springfield office staff; and, Fluency in Spanish is strongly preferred. A Supervising 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; A minimum of five years' experience and a demonstrated commitment to the principle of zealous advocacy in the representation of youth in delinquency and youthful offender cases; 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.