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Assistant Federal Public Defender United States Courts

Boston, MA

$86,923–$197,200 / year

The AFPD trial attorney manages cases at various stages of litigation; prepares pleadings, briefs, and motions; appears on behalf of clients in court hearings, trials, and at other proceedings; develops litigation strategies; meets with clients, clients family members and friends, experts, and lay witnesses; litigates appeals when assigned; represents grand jury or trial witnesses; and, performs other duties as determined by the Federal Public Defender. Court Name/Organization Massachusetts Federal Public Defender Overview of the Position The Federal Public Defender Office for the Districts of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island is hiring a full-time Assistant Federal Public Defender (AFPD) in the Boston Office.

30+ days ago

Supervising Attorney - PDD Boston Central & Boston Metro Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Boston, MA

The 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. '',''Supervising Staff Attorney-CPC'',''Supervising Staff Attorney-CPC'',''United States-Massachusetts-Boston - 75 Federal Street'',''United States-Massachusetts-Boston - 75 Federal Street'',''Legal Services'',''Legal Services'',''Committee for Pub Counsel Srvc'',''Committee for Pub Counsel Srvc'',''Full-time'',''Full-time'',''Day'',''Day'',''Jul 16, 2026, 1:41:23 PM'',''Jul 16, 2026, 1:41:23 PM'',''4'',''4'',''146,988.00'',''100,091.00'',''146,988.00'',''Yearly'',''Sandra DeBow-Huang'',''Sandra DeBow-Huang'',''6174826212'','''','''','''','''',''Yes'',''Yes'',''false'',''1089189'',''1089189'',''true'',''1089189'',''false'',''Submission for the position: Supervising Attorney - PDD Boston Central & Boston Metro - (Job Number: 260004YR)'',''false'',''1089189'',''false'',''true''.

6 days ago

Supervising Attorney - PDD Framingham Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Framingham, MA

The following attributes are preferred for the position of Supervising 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. '',''Supervising Staff Attorney-CPC'',''Supervising Staff Attorney-CPC'',''United States-Massachusetts-Framingham - 298 Howard Street'',''United States-Massachusetts-Framingham - 298 Howard Street'',''Legal Services'',''Legal Services'',''Committee for Pub Counsel Srvc'',''Committee for Pub Counsel Srvc'',''Full-time'',''Full-time'',''Day'',''Day'',''Jul 16, 2026, 2:06:08 PM'',''Jul 16, 2026, 2:06:08 PM'',''2'',''2'',''146,988.00'',''100,091.00'',''146,988.00'',''Yearly'',''Sandra DeBow-Huang'',''Sandra DeBow-Huang'',''6174826212'','''','''','''','''',''Yes'',''Yes'',''false'',''1089296'',''1089296'',''true'',''1089296'',''false'',''Submission for the position: Supervising Attorney - PDD Framingham - (Job Number: 260004YW)'',''false'',''1089296'',''false'',''true''.

6 days ago

Supervising Attorney - PDD Malden Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Malden, MA

The following attributes are preferred for the position of Supervising 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. '',''Supervising Staff Attorney-CPC'',''Supervising Staff Attorney-CPC'',''United States-Massachusetts-Malden-6 Pleasant St Ste 417'',''United States-Massachusetts-Malden-6 Pleasant St Ste 417'',''Legal Services'',''Legal Services'',''Committee for Pub Counsel Srvc'',''Committee for Pub Counsel Srvc'',''Full-time'',''Full-time'',''Day'',''Day'',''Jul 14, 2026, 1:35:50 PM'',''Jul 14, 2026, 1:35:50 PM'',''2'',''2'',''146,988.00'',''100,091.00'',''146,988.00'',''Yearly'',''Sandra DeBow-Huang'',''Sandra DeBow-Huang'',''6174826212'','''','''','''','''',''Yes'',''Yes'',''false'',''1089119'',''1089119'',''true'',''1089119'',''false'',''Submission for the position: Supervising Attorney - PDD Malden - (Job Number: 260004WJ)'',''false'',''1089119'',''false'',''true''.

8 days ago

Supervising Attorney - PDD Framingham Committee for Public Counsel

Framingham, Massachusetts

Full time

The following attributes are preferred for the position of Supervising 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. The following attributes are required for the position of Supervising 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 legal experience including at least three years 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 home internet access sufficient to work remotely.

7 days ago

Supervising Attorney - PDD Boston Central & Boston Metro Committee for Public Counsel

Boston, Massachusetts

Full time

The 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. The supervisory duties of the Supervising Attorney include, but are not limited to, the following in accordance with the CPCS Guidelines for Supervision of Public Defender Trial Attorneys and the Guidelines for the Implementation of Unified Public Defender Division Offices: 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.

7 days ago

Supervising Attorney PDD Boston Central & Boston Metro Committee for Public Counsel Services

Boston, MA

The 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. The supervisory duties of the Supervising Attorney include, but are not limited to, the following in accordance with the CPCS Guidelines for Supervision of Public Defender Trial Attorneys and the Guidelines for the Implementation of Unified Public Defender Division Offices: 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.

6 days ago

Supervising Attorney PDD Framingham Committee for Public Counsel Services

Framingham, MA

The following attributes are preferred for the position of Supervising 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. The following attributes are required for the position of Supervising 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 legal experience including at least three years 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 home internet access sufficient to work remotely.

6 days ago

Supervising Attorney - PDD Malden Committee for Public Counsel

Malden, MA

The following attributes are preferred for the position of Supervising 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. The supervisory duties of the Supervising Attorney include, but are not limited to, the following in accordance with the CPCS Guidelines for Supervision of Public Defender Trial Attorneys and the Guidelines for the Implementation of Unified Public Defender Division Offices: 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.

9 days ago

Administrative Assistant - PDD Malden Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Malden, MA

Communicating effectively with internal and external contacts at all levels, and across diverse and underrepresented groups; Strong communication, organizational, and detail skills; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with diverse colleagues at all levels of the agency, and the ability to work as an effective team member; Flexibility, and strict adherence to confidentiality; Typing skill of 50 to 60 wpm preferred; Familiarity with advanced Word formatting and editing, and Microsoft Excel; Legal office experience a plus; and, Foreign language skills are strongly preferred. '',''Administrative Assistant- CJC'',''Administrative Assistant- CJC'',''United States-Massachusetts-Malden-6 Pleasant St Ste 417'',''United States-Massachusetts-Malden-6 Pleasant St Ste 417'',''Legal Services'',''Legal Services'',''Committee for Pub Counsel Srvc'',''Committee for Pub Counsel Srvc'',''Full-time'',''Full-time'',''Day'',''Day'',''Jul 7, 2026, 1:55:23 PM'',''Jul 7, 2026, 1:55:23 PM'',''1'',''1'',''87,956.00'',''50,500.00'',''87,956.00'',''Yearly'',''Sandra

15 days ago

Supervising Attorney PDD Malden Committee for Public Counsel Services

Malden, MA

The following attributes are preferred for the position of Supervising 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. The supervisory duties of the Supervising Attorney include, but are not limited to, the following in accordance with the CPCS Guidelines for Supervision of Public Defender Trial Attorneys and the Guidelines for the Implementation of Unified Public Defender Division Offices: 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.

8 days ago

Supervising Attorney PDD Lowell Committee for Public Counsel Services

Lowell, MA

The following attributes are preferred for the position of Supervising 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. The supervisory duties of the Supervising Attorney include, but are not limited to, the following in accordance with the CPCS Guidelines for Supervision of Public Defender Trial Attorneys and the Guidelines for the Implementation of Unified Public Defender Division Offices: 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.

30+ days ago

Social Services Advocate Supervisor - PDD North Region Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Boston, MA

Experience working with individuals and families of diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, educational, and economic backgrounds; Knowledge of social, psychological, environmental, economic, legal, and medical factors that influence behavior; Understanding of social structures and institutional barriers that cause disparities, such as systemic racism and poverty; Culturally appropriate skills in client interviewing, assessment, case management, and treatment planning; Knowledge of public and private social services systems and resources; Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and persuasively orally and in writing; Proven ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team; Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the office and the service provider community; Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities (strong organizational skills); Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends to handle emergencies; Knowledge of defense practice and the criminal legal system; Ability to supervise master level social workers for LICSW licensure preferred; Strong interpersonal, management, leadership, and supervisory skills; Strong writing and editing abilities; A demonstrated commitment to the development and training of CPCS Social Services Advocates and advancement of holistic practice in the legal defense field; and, Bilingual abilities are a plus. The direct client duties of the Social Services Advocate Supervisor include: Maintaining close contact with clients over the duration of their case to build a strong working relationship; Conducting both brief and in-depth interviews with clients respecting their individuality and with cultural humility to obtain client histories; connecting with and interviewing collateral contacts; Performing needs assessments, developing treatment or service plans, referring clients to service providers, and making direct connections between clients and programs; Gaining comprehensive knowledge of statewide and local programming and services, and working collaboratively with community-based services that support clients; Collaborating with defense counsel to develop defense strategies and dispositional options which demonstrate an understanding of the complexities of our clients whole lives; Preparing and presenting courtroom testimony to describe services and dispositional alternatives arranged for the client; Preparing detailed and persuasive written advocacy for sentencing and mitigation purposes; Advocating for clients in a client-directed practice to facilitate best possible outcomes; and, Other duties as assigned.

30+ days ago

Social Services Advocate Supervisor - PDD South Region Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Boston, MA

30+ days ago

Trial Attorney - YAD Lowell Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Lowell, MA

Trial Attorney - CPC'',''Trial Attorney - CPC'',''United States-Massachusetts-Lowell - 42 Church Street'',''United States-Massachusetts-Lowell - 42 Church Street'',''Legal Services'',''Legal Services'',''Committee for Pub Counsel Srvc'',''Committee for Pub Counsel Srvc'',''Full-time'',''Full-time'',''Day'',''Day'',''May 11, 2026, 6:12:16 PM'',''May 11, 2026, 6:12:16 PM'',''1'',''1'',''146,988.00'',''80,598.00'',''146,988.00'',''Yearly'',''Sandra DeBow-Huang'',''Sandra DeBow-Huang'',''6174826212'','''','''','''','''','''','''',''false'',''1085801'',''1085801'',''true'',''1085801'',''false'',''Submission for the position: Trial Attorney - YAD Lowell - (Job Number: 260003NM)'',''false'',''1085801'',''false'',''true''. 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.

30+ days ago

Social Services Advocate - PDD Malden Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Malden, MA

Social Services Advocate responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Maintaining close contact with clients over the duration of their case to build strong working relationships; Conducting both brief and in-depth interviews with clients respecting their individuality and with cultural humility to obtain client histories; connecting with and interviewing collateral contacts; Performing needs assessments, developing treatment or service plans, referring clients to service providers, and making direct connections between clients and programs; Gaining comprehensive knowledge of statewide and local programming and services, and working collaboratively with community-based services that support clients; Collaborating with defense counsel to develop defense strategies and dispositional options which demonstrate an understanding of the complexities of our clients whole lives; Preparing and presenting courtroom testimony to describe services and dispositional alternatives arranged for the client; Preparing detailed and persuasive written advocacy for sentencing and mitigation purposes; Advocating for clients in a client-directed practice to facilitate best possible outcomes; and, Other duties as assigned. Experience working with individuals and families of diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, educational, and economic backgrounds; Knowledge of social, psychological, environmental, economic, legal, and medical factors that influence behavior; Understanding of social structures and institutional barriers that cause disparities, such as systemic racism and poverty; Culturally appropriate skills in client interviewing, assessment, case management, and treatment planning; Knowledge of public and private social services systems and resources; Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and persuasively orally and in writing; Proven ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team; Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the office and the service provider community; Ability to prioritize and manage multiple clients and responsibilities; Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends to meet with clients, bring clients to programs, attend meetings, conduct collateral interviews, and handle emergencies; Knowledge of defense practice, the criminal legal system, and/or corrections is a plus; and, Bilingual abilities are a plus.

30+ days ago

Social Services Advocate - PDD Boston Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Boston, MA

30+ days ago

Attorney in Charge - PDD Boston Central Office Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Boston, MA

Attorney In Charge - CPC'',''Attorney In Charge - CPC'',''United States-Massachusetts-Boston - 75 Federal Street'',''United States-Massachusetts-Boston - 75 Federal Street'',''Legal Services'',''Legal Services'',''Committee for Pub Counsel Srvc'',''Committee for Pub Counsel Srvc'',''Full-time'',''Full-time'',''Day'',''Day'',''Jul 16, 2026, 1:35:45 PM'',''Jul 16, 2026, 1:35:45 PM'',''1'',''1'',''164,639.00'',''112,110.00'',''164,639.00'',''Yearly'',''Sandra DeBow-Huang'',''Sandra DeBow-Huang'',''6174826212'','''','''','''','''',''Yes'',''Yes'',''false'',''1089262'',''1089262'',''true'',''1089262'',''false'',''Submission for the position: Attorney in Charge - PDD Boston Central Office - (Job Number: 260004YQ)'',''false'',''1089262'',''false'',''true''. The following attributes are required for the position of Attorney-in-Charge: Eligible 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; and, Access to home internet access sufficient to work remotely.

6 days ago

Social Services Advocate - PDD Framingham Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Framingham, MA

30+ days ago

Administrative Assistant - PDD Malden Committee for Public Counsel

Malden, Massachusetts

Full time

Communicating effectively with internal and external contacts at all levels, and across diverse and underrepresented groups; Strong communication, organizational, and detail skills; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with diverse colleagues at all levels of the agency, and the ability to work as an effective team member; Flexibility, and strict adherence to confidentiality; Typing skill of 50 to 60 wpm preferred; Familiarity with advanced Word formatting and editing, and Microsoft Excel; Legal office experience a plus; and, Foreign language skills are strongly preferred. 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.

16 days ago

Administrative Assistant PDD Malden Committee for Public Counsel Services

Malden, MA

Communicating effectively with internal and external contacts at all levels, and across diverse and underrepresented groups; Strong communication, organizational, and detail skills; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with diverse colleagues at all levels of the agency, and the ability to work as an effective team member; Flexibility, and strict adherence to confidentiality; Typing skill of 50 to 60 wpm preferred; Familiarity with advanced Word formatting and editing, and Microsoft Excel; Legal office experience a plus; and, Foreign language skills are strongly preferred. 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.

15 days ago

Attorney in Charge - PDD Boston Central Office Committee for Public Counsel

Boston, Massachusetts

Full time

The following attributes are required for the position of Attorney-in-Charge: Eligible 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; and, Access to home internet access sufficient to work remotely. Significant 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; and, Foreign language skills, Spanish in particular, are desirable.

7 days ago

Attorney in Charge PDD Boston Central Office Committee for Public Counsel Services

Boston, MA

6 days ago

Supervising Administrative Assistant - PDD Boston Central Office Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Boston, MA

Strong communication, organizational and detail skills; Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); Ability to establish effective working relationships and to work as a team leader; Flexibility, and strict adherence to confidentiality; Typing skill of 50 to 60 wpm preferred; Familiarity with advanced Word formatting and editing, and Microsoft Excel; Legal office experience a plus; and, Foreign language skills are strongly preferred. '',''Supervising Admin Assistant'',''Supervising Admin Assistant'',''United States-Massachusetts-Boston - 75 Federal Street'',''United States-Massachusetts-Boston - 75 Federal Street'',''Legal Services'',''Legal Services'',''Committee for Pub Counsel Srvc'',''Committee for Pub Counsel Srvc'',''Full-time'',''Full-time'',''Day'',''Day'',''Jul 16, 2026, 1:51:41 PM'',''Jul 16, 2026, 1:51:41 PM'',''1'',''1'',''96,855.00'',''65,953.00'',''96,855.00'',''Yearly'',''Sandra

6 days ago

Trial Attorney - MHLD Brockton - Fall River Committee for Public Counsel

Brockton, MA

Duties of MHLD Trial Attorneys include, but are not limited to: Visiting with and interviewing clients at the facilities; Conducting pre-trial investigation and discovery, including obtaining and reviewing facility and other medical and psychiatric records, and interviewing facility staff and other potential witnesses; Working extensively with forensic psychiatric, psychological and other clinicians; Locating and interviewing witnesses and consulting with service providers; Conducting legal research and writing; and, Representing clients in pretrial proceedings, hearings, trials, and interlocutory appeals. The Division consists of an administrative office, which is responsible for certification, oversight, and training of panel attorneys, the assignment of commitment cases, and effective administration of the MHLD; an Appellate Unit that trains, certifies, and oversees appellate attorneys and represents individuals in appeals; and four trial offices that represent indigent clients facing involuntary commitment to both public and private psychiatric facilities throughout the Commonwealth and some guardianship proceedings.

15 days ago

Trial Attorney LGBTQ+ Liaison CAFL Transition Age Youth Office Committee for Public Counsel Services

Framingham, MA

Remote

The duties of the Trial Attorney include but are not limited to: Visiting and interviewing adolescents, young adults, and their sibling clients; Pre-trial investigation and discovery, including locating and interviewing witnesses, reviewing documentary evidence, and consulting with experts and other service providers; Legal research and writing, including preparing papers for National conferences, with publishing opportunities; Advocating through the internal DCF administrative processes; Representing clients in pretrial proceedings, hearings, trials, and interlocutory appeals; Advocating with DCF and other providers for appropriate services for clients and other family members; Coordinating advocacy with CPCS, CAFL, and FJA social work staff; Providing direct support to child welfare attorneys through advisory case support, requests for assistance, and ongoing regionally based training; Training FJA staff and others on the representation of LGBTA+ youth; Advising and consulting with FJA and CAFL private panel attorneys on cases that involve LGBTQ+ youth; Assisting with the creation of annual plans for young adult and transition age youth advocacy training programs and projects; Participating in state and local coalitions to drive policy reform; Maintaining strong working relationships with the local Juvenile Court, Probation, DYS, DCF, DESE, community agencies, and other stakeholders in the Juvenile and Child Welfare systems; and, Other duties as assigned. 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, 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 a personal computer with home internet access sufficient to work remotely.

30+ days ago

Trial Attorney MHLD Brockton Fall River Committee for Public Counsel Services

Brockton, MA

15 days ago

Supervising Administrative Assistant - PDD Boston Central Office Committee for Public Counsel

Boston, Massachusetts

Full time

Strong communication, organizational and detail skills; Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); Ability to establish effective working relationships and to work as a team leader; Flexibility, and strict adherence to confidentiality; Typing skill of 50 to 60 wpm preferred; Familiarity with advanced Word formatting and editing, and Microsoft Excel; Legal office experience a plus; and, Foreign language skills are strongly preferred. 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.

7 days ago

Supervising Administrative Assistant PDD Boston Central Office Committee for Public Counsel Services

Boston, MA

Strong communication, organizational and detail skills; Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); Ability to establish effective working relationships and to work as a team leader; Flexibility, and strict adherence to confidentiality; Typing skill of 50 to 60 wpm preferred; Familiarity with advanced Word formatting and editing, and Microsoft Excel; Legal office experience a plus; and, Foreign language skills are strongly preferred. 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.

6 days ago

Chief Operating Officer Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Boston, MA

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30+ days ago

Paralegal - Immigration Impact Unit Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Malden, MA

The duties of the Paralegal include, but are not limited to: Preparing and reviewing immigration forms with clients; Collecting and organizing necessary supporting documents from clients and family; Drafting affidavits with clients, friends, and family for use in immigration proceedings; Assisting in client communication and correspondence, attending client visits in detention centers; Gathering, organizing and analyzing information and legal documents for attorney review and case preparation; Conducting legal and country conditions research as requested by attorneys; Monitoring case progress; Assisting in data collection for grant reporting purposes; and, Other duties as assigned. '',''Paralegal - CPC'',''Paralegal - CPC'',''United States-Massachusetts-Malden-6 Pleasant St Ste 417'',''United States-Massachusetts-Malden-6 Pleasant St Ste 417'',''Legal Services'',''Legal Services'',''Committee for Pub Counsel Srvc'',''Committee for Pub Counsel Srvc'',''Full-time'',''Full-time'',''Day'',''Day'',''May 4, 2026, 3:39:42 PM'',''May 4, 2026, 3:39:42 PM'',''1'',''1'',''96,855.00'',''59,893.00'',''96,855.00'',''Yearly'',''Sandra

30+ days ago

Research and Writing Specialist (Trial Unit) United States Courts

Boston, MA

$69,905–$197,200 / year

Location Concord, NH, Providence, RI, Boston, MA Opening and Closing Dates 04/15/2026 - Open Until Filled Appointment Type Permanent Salary $69,905 - $197,200 Link to Court Careers Information https://bostondefender.org/employment/ Court Name/Organization Massachusetts Federal Public Defender Overview of the Position The Federal Public Defender Office is hiring full-time Research and Writing Specialist(s) for its offices in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.

30+ days ago

Paralegal Immigration Impact Unit, Private Counsel Division Committee for Public Counsel Services

Malden, MA

The duties of the Paralegal include, but are not limited to: Preparing and reviewing immigration forms with clients; Collecting and organizing necessary supporting documents from clients and family; Drafting affidavits with clients, friends, and family for use in immigration proceedings; Assisting in client communication and correspondence, attending client visits in detention centers; Gathering, organizing and analyzing information and legal documents for attorney review and case preparation; Conducting legal and country conditions research as requested by attorneys; Monitoring case progress; Assisting in data collection for grant reporting purposes; and, Other duties as assigned. 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.

30+ days ago

Personnel Specialist United States Courts

Boston, MA

$69,905–$131,790 / year

Court Name/Organization Massachusetts Federal Public Defender Overview of the Position The Federal Public Defender Office seeks a full-time Personnel Specialist to provide a full range of human resources generalist services essential to the efficient operation of offices located in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire. Location Boston, MA Opening and Closing Dates 04/14/2026 - Open Until Filled Appointment Type Permanent Salary $69,905 - $131,790 Link to Court Careers Information https://bostondefender.org/employment/

30+ days ago

Internship - PDD Lowell - Fall 2026 Committee for Public Counsel

Lowell, MA

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. This unit will provide interns with a wide range of opportunities, including, but not limited to, legal research and writing, arraignment and bail advocacy, second seating trials, pretrial investigations including visiting crime scenes, locating and interviewing witnesses.

30+ days ago

Internship - PDD Boston - Fall 2026 Committee for Public Counsel

Boston, Massachusetts

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6 days ago

Internship PDD Lowell Fall 2026 Committee for Public Counsel Services

Lowell, MA

30+ days ago

Internship PDD Boston Fall 2026 Committee for Public Counsel Services

Boston, MA

3 days ago

PARALEGAL SPECIALIST - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY United States Air Force

$46,137–$109,959 / year

Demonstrated paralegal skills in the assembly and drafting of legal documents and files, including contract files, source selection documentation, responses to discovery requests, agency reports for bid protests, responses to requests for legal opinions, and response to Freedom of Information Act requests. ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date.

30+ days ago

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