63 Results for

Public Defender Jobs in Kenmore, MA

Jobs

Boston, MA

Remote

$180,000–$320,000 / year

Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. Handle all aspects of ERISA litigation, including drafting and responding to pleadings, conducting discovery, preparing for and attending depositions, hearings, and trials.

5 days ago

Boston, MA

$150,000–$190,000 / year

Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. Regulatory & Industry Awareness: - Stay current with changes in patent laws, regulations, and emerging technology trends, particularly in computer software and hardware.

5 days ago

Southborough, MA

$150,000–$210,000 / year

Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. This is a unique opportunity to work on complex and high-stakes litigation cases, providing the highest level of legal representation to our clients.

5 days ago

Boston, Massachusetts

A recent law school graduate who is ineligible to practice under SJC Rule 3:03 will be hired as a paralegal with the understanding that they will be promoted to trial attorney once admitted to practice in Massachusetts; 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. 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

Boston, MA

$86,923–$97,100 / year

The Federal Public Defender Office for the Districts of Massachusetts New Hampshire and Rhode Island is hiring an experienced trial attorney to be a full-time Assistant Federal Public Defender (AFPD) in the Boston Office. We represent the accused from arrest through trial and sentencing if convicted as well as on appeal, including appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court and on collateral federal habeas corpus review.

30+ days ago

Brockton, 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 newly created position involves working closely with the Director of Mental Health Appeals to make case assignments to private panel attorneys, as well as communicating with clients while they are awaiting assignment of an attorney, drafting pleadings, conducting legal research, and assisting in developing trainings and resource materials.

5 days ago

Brockton, MA

6 days ago

Brockton, MA

Assistant District Attorney'',''Assistant District Attorney'',''United States-Massachusetts-Brockton - 166 Main Street'',''United States-Massachusetts-Brockton - 166 Main Street'',''Legal Services'',''Legal Services'',''Plymouth County DA'',''Plymouth County DA'',''Full-time'',''Full-time'',''Day'',''Day'',''Jun 2, 2026, 6:37:30 PM'',''Jun 2, 2026, 6:37:30 PM'',''1'',''1'',''110,000.00'',''110,000.00'',''110,000.00'',''Yearly'',''Lynn Mahon'',''Lynn Mahon'',''5088942538'','''','''','''','''','''','''',''false'',''1086859'',''1086859'',''true'',''1086859'',''false'',''Submission for the position: Assistant District Attorney - Appeals - (Job Number: 2600044X)'',''false'',''1086859'',''false'',''true''. The Assistant District Attorney - Appeals Unit represents the Commonwealth in accordance with the District Attorney's statutory authority in the various trial courts in Plymouth County, the Supreme Judicial Court, the Supreme Judicial Court for Suffolk County, the Appeals Court, and courts in other counties.

5 days ago

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

boston, MA

The Children and Family Law Division CAFL provides legal representation to children and indigent parents in family regulation matters including care and protection C&P proceedings children requiring assistance CRA cases actions to terminate parental rights guardianship-of-a-minor cases and any other child custody proceeding where the Department of Children and Families DCF is a party or where the court is considering granting custody to DCF. It is our CPCS mission to achieve these goals and in furtherance thereof we embrace and endorse diversity equityand 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

Boston, MA

The supervisory duties of the Supervising Investigator include: Monitoring investigator caseloads to ensure that each investigator's caseload is appropriate; Maintaining statistics relative to investigator caseloads; In-the-field supervision, including accompanying supervisees on witness interviews, examining and photographing crime scenes, jail visits, and court appearances; Reviewing report writing of Investigators; Attending regular one-on-one meetings with individual Investigators in the assigned region, as well as group meetings with Investigators and other defense team staff to ensure quality investigations are occurring; Working with the Attorneys-in-Charge to assign cases to investigators; Collaborating with Attorneys-in-Charge of trial offices in the region on annual performance evaluations of supervisees; Assisting the recruiting and hiring of staff Investigators to ensure quality and diversity of staff; Working with the Director of Investigations, PDD Leadership Team, and the Training Unit in the training of Investigators; Meeting regularly with the Director of Investigations and other Supervising Investigators as well as they Deputy Chief Counsel and Managing Directors to review compliance with responsibilities and to discuss regional and statewide issues; Making and maintaining personal contact with individuals in various agencies (e.g., police, hospitals, ambulance services, courts) and community organizations to facilitate Investigators' access to witnesses and records; Developing familiarity with Massachusetts criminal laws and rules of criminal procedure; and, Other duties as assigned. The investigation duties of the Supervising Investigator include: Maintaining a reduced caseload of cases that the Supervising Investigator will directly work on and providing back-up coverage for Investigators; Locating and interviewing cooperative and, at times, uncooperative witnesses, alleged victims, and clients; Investigating crime scenes, including measuring, diagramming, and photographing scenes, commonly located in neighborhoods that have been designated as 'high crime areas' by local law enforcement agencies; Preparing and presenting oral and/or written reports based upon interviews and/or information obtained during the course of the investigation; Conducting surveillance; Measuring, diagramming, and photographing locations where crimes may have taken place and/or any location appropriate to the defense strategy; Utilizing computers for on-line access to the Registry of Motor Vehicles, public records, databases, social networking sites, and various online searches; Keeping accurate records of all phases of the investigation and being accountable for all aspects of the investigation; Testifying in court as needed, including preparing exhibits for trials and hearings; Serving summonses on witnesses and document record keepers; Arranging timely appearance of witnesses at court by keeping them "on call" and when necessary providing transportation for clients and/or witnesses to court or other facilities; Ability to work independently and outside of normal business hours as needed; and, All other duties currently carried out by CPCS staff Investigators.

11 days ago

Boston, MA

Duties of the Children and Family Law Legal Training Attorney include, but are not limited to: Planning, teaching and coaching at CAFL’s certification training programs and specialized training events; Participating in children and family law training needs assessments; Working collaboratively with CAFL’s trial and appellate panel support units and staff offices to deliver training and support other initiatives; Overseeing and supporting trainings presented by the CAFL Resource Attorneys; Designing, revising, and delivering training workshops for private attorneys and staff; Assisting with training projects for support staff and management/leadership training events; Writing and editing training materials and other written resources for CAFL practitioners; Assisting with the development and maintenance of CAFL web-based training and resource initiatives; Participating in one or more of the Training Department’s Cross-Practice Working Groups; Collaborating cross-divisionally to provide exceptional and current trainings that support the zealous representation of clients across CPCS; May maintain a small CAFL caseload; and, Other duties as assigned. Must be 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 3 years full-time experience representing children and parents in child welfare/family regulation matters (4 years preferred); Access to reliable transportation in order to travel to various training locations and courts across the Commonwealth; and, Access to a personal computer with home internet access sufficient to work remotely and proficiency using zoom and/or other online platforms.

6 days ago

Boston, MA

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Answering the units phone and monitoring and tracking incoming communications from clients, attorneys, and other community members to ensure a prompt and comprehensive response to all inquiries; Coordinating time-sensitive case assignments, including entering assignment information into databases, and emailing records of assignments to appropriate parties; Maintaining electronic files, databases, and spreadsheets, including, but not limited to incoming communications, CLE records, complaint databases, case administrative documents and filed briefs; client complaints, and others as needed; Communicating with clients, attorneys, and courts via telephone, email, and mail correspondence; Providing administrative support, including word and data processing, spreadsheet maintenance, filing, copying, scanning, and handling correspondence as needed; Assisting with front desk coverage as needed, including all receptionist responsibilities; Assisting with other projects to improve the quality of legal representation and to enhance client services; 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.

12 days ago

Boston, MA

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Answering the unit’s phone and monitoring and tracking incoming communications from clients, attorneys, and other community members to ensure a prompt and comprehensive response to all inquiries; Coordinating time-sensitive case assignments, including entering assignment information into databases, and emailing records of assignments to appropriate parties; Maintaining electronic files, databases, and spreadsheets, including, but not limited to incoming communications, CLE records, complaint databases, case administrative documents and filed briefs; client complaints, and others as needed; Communicating with clients, attorneys, and courts via telephone, email, and mail correspondence; Providing administrative support, including word and data processing, spreadsheet maintenance, filing, copying, scanning, and handling correspondence as needed; Assisting with front desk coverage as needed, including all receptionist responsibilities; Assisting with other projects to improve the quality of legal representation and to enhance client services; 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.

13 days ago

Boston, MA

Duties of the Children and Family Law Legal Training Attorney include, but are not limited to: Planning, teaching and coaching at CAFL's certification training programs and specialized training events; Participating in children and family law training needs assessments; Working collaboratively with CAFL's trial and appellate panel support units and staff offices to deliver training and support other initiatives; Overseeing and supporting trainings presented by the CAFL Resource Attorneys; Designing, revising, and delivering training workshops for private attorneys and staff; Assisting with training projects for support staff and management/leadership training events; Writing and editing training materials and other written resources for CAFL practitioners; Assisting with the development and maintenance of CAFL web-based training and resource initiatives; Participating in one or more of the Training Department's Cross-Practice Working Groups; Collaborating cross-divisionally to provide exceptional and current trainings that support the zealous representation of clients across CPCS; May maintain a small CAFL caseload; and, Other duties as assigned. Must be 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 3 years full-time experience representing children and parents in child welfare/family regulation matters (4 years preferred); Access to reliable transportation in order to travel to various training locations and courts across the Commonwealth; and, Access to a personal computer with home internet access sufficient to work remotely and proficiency using zoom and/or other online platforms.

5 days ago

The supervisory duties of the Supervising Investigator include: Monitoring investigator caseloads to ensure that each investigators caseload is appropriate; Maintaining statistics relative to investigator caseloads; In-the-field supervision, including accompanying supervisees on witness interviews, examining and photographing crime scenes, jail visits, and court appearances; Reviewing report writing of Investigators; Attending regular one-on-one meetings with individual Investigators in the assigned region, as well as group meetings with Investigators and other defense team staff to ensure quality investigations are occurring; Working with the Attorneys-in-Charge to assign cases to investigators; Collaborating with Attorneys-in-Charge of trial offices in the region on annual performance evaluations of supervisees; Assisting the recruiting and hiring of staff Investigators to ensure quality and diversity of staff; Working with the Director of Investigations, PDD Leadership Team, and the Training Unit in the training of Investigators; Meeting regularly with the Director of Investigations and other Supervising Investigators as well as they Deputy Chief Counsel and Managing Directors to review compliance with responsibilities and to discuss regional and statewide issues; Making and maintaining personal contact with individuals in various agencies (e.g., police, hospitals, ambulance services, courts) and community organizations to facilitate Investigators access to witnesses and records; Developing familiarity with Massachusetts criminal laws and rules of criminal procedure; and, Other duties as assigned. The investigation duties of the Supervising Investigator include: Maintaining a reduced caseload of cases that the Supervising Investigator will directly work on and providing back-up coverage for Investigators; Locating and interviewing cooperative and, at times, uncooperative witnesses, alleged victims, and clients; Investigating crime scenes, including measuring, diagramming, and photographing scenes, commonly located in neighborhoods that have been designated as high crime areas by local law enforcement agencies; Preparing and presenting oral and/or written reports based upon interviews and/or information obtained during the course of the investigation; Conducting surveillance; Measuring, diagramming, and photographing locations where crimes may have taken place and/or any location appropriate to the defense strategy; Utilizing computers for on-line access to the Registry of Motor Vehicles, public records, databases, social networking sites, and various online searches; Keeping accurate records of all phases of the investigation and being accountable for all aspects of the investigation; Testifying in court as needed, including preparing exhibits for trials and hearings; Serving summonses on witnesses and document record keepers; Arranging timely appearance of witnesses at court by keeping them on call and when necessary providing transportation for clients and/or witnesses to court or other facilities; Ability to work independently and outside of normal business hours as needed; and, All other duties currently carried out by CPCS staff Investigators.

12 days ago

UNAVAILABLE, MA

The supervisory duties of the Supervising Investigator include: Monitoring investigator caseloads to ensure that each investigator’s caseload is appropriate; Maintaining statistics relative to investigator caseloads; In-the-field supervision, including accompanying supervisees on witness interviews, examining and photographing crime scenes, jail visits, and court appearances; Reviewing report writing of Investigators; Attending regular one-on-one meetings with individual Investigators in the assigned region, as well as group meetings with Investigators and other defense team staff to ensure quality investigations are occurring; Working with the Attorneys-in-Charge to assign cases to investigators; Collaborating with Attorneys-in-Charge of trial offices in the region on annual performance evaluations of supervisees; Assisting the recruiting and hiring of staff Investigators to ensure quality and diversity of staff; Working with the Director of Investigations, PDD Leadership Team, and the Training Unit in the training of Investigators; Meeting regularly with the Director of Investigations and other Supervising Investigators as well as they Deputy Chief Counsel and Managing Directors to review compliance with responsibilities and to discuss regional and statewide issues; Making and maintaining personal contact with individuals in various agencies (e.g., police, hospitals, ambulance services, courts) and community organizations to facilitate Investigators’ access to witnesses and records; Developing familiarity with Massachusetts criminal laws and rules of criminal procedure; and, Other duties as assigned. The investigation duties of the Supervising Investigator include: Maintaining a reduced caseload of cases that the Supervising Investigator will directly work on and providing back-up coverage for Investigators; Locating and interviewing cooperative and, at times, uncooperative witnesses, alleged victims, and clients; Investigating crime scenes, including measuring, diagramming, and photographing scenes, commonly located in neighborhoods that have been designated as ‘high crime areas’ by local law enforcement agencies; Preparing and presenting oral and/or written reports based upon interviews and/or information obtained during the course of the investigation; Conducting surveillance; Measuring, diagramming, and photographing locations where crimes may have taken place and/or any location appropriate to the defense strategy; Utilizing computers for on-line access to the Registry of Motor Vehicles, public records, databases, social networking sites, and various online searches; Keeping accurate records of all phases of the investigation and being accountable for all aspects of the investigation; Testifying in court as needed, including preparing exhibits for trials and hearings; Serving summonses on witnesses and document record keepers; Arranging timely appearance of witnesses at court by keeping them “on call” and when necessary providing transportation for clients and/or witnesses to court or other facilities; Ability to work independently and outside of normal business hours as needed; and, All other duties currently carried out by CPCS staff Investigators.

13 days ago

Framingham, MA

Locating and interviewing cooperative and, at times, uncooperative witnesses, alleged victims, and clients; Investigating crime scenes, commonly located in neighborhoods that have been designated as 'high crime areas' by local law enforcement agencies; Preparing and presenting oral and/or written reports based upon interviews and/or information obtained during the course of the investigation; Conducting surveillance; Measuring, diagramming, and photographing locations where crimes may have taken place and/or any location appropriate to the defense strategy; Utilizing computers for on-line access to the Registry of Motor Vehicles, public records, databases, social networking sites, and various online searches; Keeping accurate records of all phases of the investigation, and being accountable for all aspects of the investigation; Testifying in court as needed; Networking and maintaining personal contact with individuals in various agencies, including, but not limited to, police departments, courts, state agencies, private sector agencies, and others to facilitate access to information necessary to the defense of a case; Reviewing and analyzing police reports and witness statements; Maintaining open lines of communication with attorneys as to investigative updates and case strategy and meeting all deadlines associated with cases; Maintaining professional and productive relationships with attorneys; Evaluating individuals and factual situations to aid the attorney in preparing and presenting a defense to the criminal charges; Advising attorneys regarding changes and developments in investigative tools and techniques; Developing familiarity with Massachusetts criminal laws and rules of criminal procedure; Serving summonses on witnesses and document record keepers; Arranging timely appearance of witnesses at court by keeping them "on call" and when necessary providing transportation for clients and/or witnesses to court or other facilities; Preparing exhibits for trials and hearings; Ability to work independently and outside of normal business hours as needed; Participating in training programs for attorneys, as well as investigators; and, Other duties as assigned. Experience with Microsoft Office, internet databases, online searches and databases, and camera and video equipment; Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing; Good analytical and time-management skills; Bilingual abilities preferred; and, Adjusting scheduled hours to work outside of regular business hours, e.g., on nights and weekends, is required with some regularity.

11 days ago

Boston, MA

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Answering the unit's phone and monitoring and tracking incoming communications from clients, attorneys, and other community members to ensure a prompt and comprehensive response to all inquiries; Coordinating time-sensitive case assignments, including entering assignment information into databases, and emailing records of assignments to appropriate parties; Maintaining electronic files, databases, and spreadsheets, including, but not limited to incoming communications, CLE records, complaint databases, case administrative documents and filed briefs; client complaints, and others as needed; Communicating with clients, attorneys, and courts via telephone, email, and mail correspondence; Providing administrative support, including word and data processing, spreadsheet maintenance, filing, copying, scanning, and handling correspondence as needed; Assisting with front desk coverage as needed, including all receptionist responsibilities; Assisting with other projects to improve the quality of legal representation and to enhance client services; and, Other duties as assigned. '',''Assignment Coordinator-CPC'',''Assignment Coordinator-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'',''May 27, 2026, 1:05:39 PM'',''May 27, 2026, 1:05:39 PM'',''1'',''1'',''80,688.00'',''54,944.00'',''80,688.00'',''Yearly'',''Sandra

11 days ago

Malden, MA

Significant litigation experience as lead counsel in immigration removal proceedings; Commitment to working with a culturally diverse, low-income population, Comprehensive knowledge of immigration law; Experience supervising and mentoring attorneys and other staff; Willingness and ability to work positively and collaboratively with both the Director and Supervisees; Excellent writing, analytical, and organizational skills; Excellent interpersonal communication skills; A demonstrated commitment to the principle of zealous advocacy in the representation of indigent persons; 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 are desirable. Must be eligible to practice law either as a member of the Massachusetts bar in good standing or as a member in good standing of the bar of another jurisdiction and be qualified to practice federal immigration law; A minimum of five years of experience providing immigration representation; Access to an automobile in order to travel to courts, clients, and detention centers that are not easily accessible by public transportation; and, Access to home internet access sufficient to work remotely.

6 days ago

Boston, MA

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'',''Jun 5, 2026, 6:04:35 PM'',''Jun 5, 2026, 6:04:35 PM'',''1'',''1'',''96,855.00'',''65,953.00'',''96,855.00'',''Yearly'',''Sandra 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.

2 days ago

Boston, MA

11 days ago

Lowell, MA

11 days ago

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

Malden, MA

The following attributes are preferred for the position of Supervising Staff Attorney: Significant litigation experience as lead counsel in immigration removal proceedings; Commitment to working with a culturally diverse, low-income population, Comprehensive knowledge of immigration law; Experience supervising and mentoring attorneys and other staff; Willingness and ability to work positively and collaboratively with both the Director and Supervisees; Excellent writing, analytical, and organizational skills; Excellent interpersonal communication skills; A demonstrated commitment to the principle of zealous advocacy in the representation of indigent persons; 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 are desirable. The following attributes are required for the position of Supervising Attorney: Must be eligible to practice law either as a member of the Massachusetts bar in good standing or as a member in good standing of the bar of another jurisdiction and be qualified to practice federal immigration law; A minimum of five years of experience providing immigration representation; Access to an automobile in order to travel to courts, clients, and detention centers that are not easily accessible by public transportation; and, Access to home internet access sufficient to work remotely.

5 days ago

Boston, Massachusetts

$110,092.84–$154,298.82 / year

Especially for the screening and writing aspects of the job, staff attorneys spend more of their time working on civil versus criminal cases, and significant experience handling complex civil matters would be helpful. Departmental Mission Statement: The Massachusetts Appeals Court is committed to doing justice under the law by rendering thoughtful, well-reasoned appellate decisions in a timely and efficient manner, treating all those who come before the court fairly and impartially.

30+ days ago

Boston, MA

Locating and interviewing cooperative and, at times, uncooperative witnesses, alleged victims, and clients; Investigating crime scenes, commonly located in neighborhoods that have been designated as high crime areas by local law enforcement agencies; Preparing and presenting oral and/or written reports based upon interviews and/or information obtained during the course of the investigation; Conducting surveillance; Measuring, diagramming, and photographing locations where crimes may have taken place and/or any location appropriate to the defense strategy; Utilizing computers for on-line access to the Registry of Motor Vehicles, public records, databases, social networking sites, and various online searches; Keeping accurate records of all phases of the investigation, and being accountable for all aspects of the investigation; Testifying in court as needed; Networking and maintaining personal contact with individuals in various agencies, including, but not limited to, police departments, courts, state agencies, private sector agencies, and others to facilitate access to information necessary to the defense of a case; Reviewing and analyzing police reports and witness statements; Maintaining open lines of communication with attorneys as to investigative updates and case strategy and meeting all deadlines associated with cases; Maintaining professional and productive relationships with attorneys; Evaluating individuals and factual situations to aid the attorney in preparing and presenting a defense to the criminal charges; Advising attorneys regarding changes and developments in investigative tools and techniques; Developing familiarity with Massachusetts criminal laws and rules of criminal procedure; Serving summonses on witnesses and document record keepers; Arranging timely appearance of witnesses at court by keeping them on call and when necessary providing transportation for clients and/or witnesses to court or other facilities; Preparing exhibits for trials and hearings; Ability to work independently and outside of normal business hours as needed; Participating in training programs for attorneys, as well as investigators; and, Other duties as assigned. Experience with Microsoft Office, internet databases, online searches and databases, and camera and video equipment; Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing; Good analytical and time-management skills; Bilingual abilities preferred; and, Adjusting scheduled hours to work outside of regular business hours, e.g., on nights and weekends, is required with some regularity.

12 days ago

Boston, MA

Locating and interviewing cooperative and, at times, uncooperative witnesses, alleged victims, and clients; Investigating crime scenes, commonly located in neighborhoods that have been designated as ‘high crime areas’ by local law enforcement agencies; Preparing and presenting oral and/or written reports based upon interviews and/or information obtained during the course of the investigation; Conducting surveillance; Measuring, diagramming, and photographing locations where crimes may have taken place and/or any location appropriate to the defense strategy; Utilizing computers for on-line access to the Registry of Motor Vehicles, public records, databases, social networking sites, and various online searches; Keeping accurate records of all phases of the investigation, and being accountable for all aspects of the investigation; Testifying in court as needed; Networking and maintaining personal contact with individuals in various agencies, including, but not limited to, police departments, courts, state agencies, private sector agencies, and others to facilitate access to information necessary to the defense of a case; Reviewing and analyzing police reports and witness statements; Maintaining open lines of communication with attorneys as to investigative updates and case strategy and meeting all deadlines associated with cases; Maintaining professional and productive relationships with attorneys; Evaluating individuals and factual situations to aid the attorney in preparing and presenting a defense to the criminal charges; Advising attorneys regarding changes and developments in investigative tools and techniques; Developing familiarity with Massachusetts criminal laws and rules of criminal procedure; Serving summonses on witnesses and document record keepers; Arranging timely appearance of witnesses at court by keeping them “on call” and when necessary providing transportation for clients and/or witnesses to court or other facilities; Preparing exhibits for trials and hearings; Ability to work independently and outside of normal business hours as needed; Participating in training programs for attorneys, as well as investigators; and, Other duties as assigned. Experience with Microsoft Office, internet databases, online searches and databases, and camera and video equipment; Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing; Good analytical and time-management skills; Bilingual abilities preferred; and, Adjusting scheduled hours to work outside of regular business hours, e.g., on nights and weekends, is required with some regularity.

13 days ago

Boston, MA

$80,598–$118,361 / year

The duties of the Talent Outreach Partner include, but are not limited to: Developing and expanding existing contacts with local and national law schools, including HBCUs, and law student associations, colleges and universities, bar associations and affinity groups, and other stakeholders such as community organizations that share our mission; Meeting regularly with agency Hiring Managers to ensure recruitment and sourcing goals are met, as well as aiding the private counsel panel units in developing talent pipelines; Developing active and passive recruitment sources to ensure diverse and talented candidate pools for all legal and non-legal positions, including social media presence; Working with interested stakeholders to identify and develop strategies and practices that will make our agency more competitive and effective at recruiting and hiring diverse and talented individuals; Assisting the Internship Coordinator by recruiting law students and undergraduate students and communicating with CPCS offices regarding their internship opportunities; Collaborating with the Equity & Inclusion Director and other stakeholders, such as staff affinity groups, in developing and supporting a wide range of strategic efforts to increase talent pipelines; Representing the agency at job fairs and recruitment events, both locally and nationally, as well as creating and organizing CPCS-sponsored recruitment events; Working with the Communications Director to create updated written, audio, and video promotional materials and to highlight the agency's Employer Value Proposition; Assisting with managing and developing Hiring Processes and new employee and intern on-boarding processes; and, Other duties as assigned. '',''Talent Outreach Partner'',''Talent Outreach Partner'',''United States-Massachusetts-Boston-75 Federal Street'',''United States-Massachusetts-Boston-75 Federal Street'',''Human Resources'',''Human Resources'',''Committee for Pub Counsel Srvc'',''Committee for Pub Counsel Srvc'',''Full-time'',''Full-time'',''Day'',''Day'',''Jun 5, 2026, 2:27:20 PM'',''Jun 5, 2026, 2:27:20 PM'',''1'',''1'',''118,361.00'',''80,598.00'',''118,361.00'',''Yearly'',''Sandra DeBow-Huang'',''Sandra DeBow-Huang'',''6174826212'','''','''','''','''','''','''',''false'',''1086966'',''1086966'',''true'',''1086966'',''false'',''Submission for the position: Talent Outreach Partner - Human Resources - (Job Number: 2600048A)'',''false'',''1086966'',''false'',''true''.

2 days ago

Boston, MA

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS* A strong interest in seeking sustainable systemic and institutional reform on behalf of CPCS's indigent clients in all practice area;* Facility with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook;* Excellent organizational skills;* Ability to perform factual research via internal records, public records and on-line databases;* Ability to perform data analysis;* Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;* Ability to work independently and as part of a team;* Skills and experience in interacting with persons of various social, racial, cultural economic and educational backgrounds; and,* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and persuasively orally and in writing. The paralegal will assist the SPU by gathering data and other discovery to assist attorneys in challenging potentially wrongful convictions, working alongside SPU attorneys to prepare for evidentiary hearings, filing public records requests to uncover necessary information related to certain projects, alerting clients and attorneys about factual or legal developments that may affect their closed cases, and responding to inquiries about those developments.

Today

Boston, MA

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. As youth in Massachusetts have a right to jury trials, the Attorney in Charge (AIC) oversees a trial office which integrates the work of a supervising attorney, trial attorneys, social service advocates (SSAs), an investigator, and administrative assistants (AAs) to fully address the legal and developmental needs of our clients.

3 days ago

Boston, MA

4 days ago

Boston, MA

$80,598–$118,361 / year

The duties of the Talent Outreach Partner include, but are not limited to: Developing and expanding existing contacts with local and national law schools, including HBCUs, and law student associations, colleges and universities, bar associations and affinity groups, and other stakeholders such as community organizations that share our mission; Meeting regularly with agency Hiring Managers to ensure recruitment and sourcing goals are met, as well as aiding the private counsel panel units in developing talent pipelines; Developing active and passive recruitment sources to ensure diverse and talented candidate pools for all legal and non-legal positions, including social media presence; Working with interested stakeholders to identify and develop strategies and practices that will make our agency more competitive and effective at recruiting and hiring diverse and talented individuals; Assisting the Internship Coordinator by recruiting law students and undergraduate students and communicating with CPCS offices regarding their internship opportunities; Collaborating with the Equity & Inclusion Director and other stakeholders, such as staff affinity groups, in developing and supporting a wide range of strategic efforts to increase talent pipelines; Representing the agency at job fairs and recruitment events, both locally and nationally, as well as creating and organizing CPCS-sponsored recruitment events; Working with the Communications Director to create updated written, audio, and video promotional materials and to highlight the agency's Employer Value Proposition; Assisting with managing and developing Hiring Processes and new employee and intern on-boarding processes; and, Other duties as assigned. Knowledge of PeopleSoft HRIS preferred; Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems; Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; Experience working with multi-lingual populations and/or with organizations that serve similar client populations to CPCS; Ability to establish rapport and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization; Demonstrated ability to multi-task, performing multiple tasks independently and concurrently; Ability to take initiative, to work well independently and as a team member; and, Demonstrated skills in organization, problem-solving, and attention to detail.

3 days ago

Boston, MA

$65,953–$96,855 / year

HR Generalist - Recruit & Hir'',''HR Generalist - Recruit & Hir'',''United States-Massachusetts-Boston-75 Federal Street'',''United States-Massachusetts-Boston-75 Federal Street'',''Human Resources'',''Human Resources'',''Committee for Pub Counsel Srvc'',''Committee for Pub Counsel Srvc'',''Full-time'',''Full-time'',''Day'',''Day'',''Jun 5, 2026, 2:24:09 PM'',''Jun 5, 2026, 2:24:09 PM'',''1'',''1'',''96,855.00'',''65,953.00'',''96,855.00'',''Yearly'',''Sandra 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.

2 days ago

Boston, MA

$80,598–$118,361 / year

The duties of the Benefits Specialist include, but are not limited to: Acting as the subject matter expert on leaves administration and support the Benefits Manager with managing all leaves of absence; Assisting in overseeing the Reasonable Accommodation process; Supporting the Benefits Manager with coordinating and managing Wellness Programs; Working as a key member of the CPCS HR team supporting on-boarding, benefits, and departures; Assisting with employees leaving the agency, including around health insurance, pension, and other documentation; Serving as the Healthcare GIC/FSA Coordinator, managing all benefit programs, including the implementation of our Annual Open Enrollment; Serving as the Commonwealth SMART Plan coordinator, responsible for managing and inputting monthly SMART Plan deductions into HRCMS; Serving as the Commuter Benefits coordinator, managing benefit elections, troubleshooting issues, resolving problems, and running reports to verify data accuracy deductions; Handling new hire paperwork for the MA State Retirement Board and serving as a resource for employees regarding issues related to the MA State Retirement system; Assisting the HR Team with special projects as assigned and provide back-up for other HR staff when needed; Providing excellent customer service to all who interact with the HR Unit by responding in a timely, accurate, respectful, and professional manner to customer service questions and requests; and, Other duties as assigned. '',''Benefit Specialist'',''Benefit Specialist'',''United States-Massachusetts-Boston-75 Federal Street'',''United States-Massachusetts-Boston-75 Federal Street'',''Human Resources'',''Human Resources'',''Committee for Pub Counsel Srvc'',''Committee for Pub Counsel Srvc'',''Full-time'',''Full-time'',''Day'',''Day'',''Jun 5, 2026, 2:25:49 PM'',''Jun 5, 2026, 2:25:49 PM'',''1'',''1'',''118,361.00'',''80,598.00'',''118,361.00'',''Yearly'',''Sandra DeBow-Huang'',''Sandra DeBow-Huang'',''6174826212'','''','''','''','''',''Yes'',''Yes'',''false'',''1086965'',''1086965'',''true'',''1086965'',''false'',''Submission for the position: HR Benefits Specialist - (Job Number: 26000489)'',''false'',''1086965'',''false'',''true''.

2 days ago

Boston, Massachusetts

$80,598–$118,361 / year

The duties of the Talent Outreach Partner include, but are not limited to: Developing and expanding existing contacts with local and national law schools, including HBCUs, and law student associations, colleges and universities, bar associations and affinity groups, and other stakeholders such as community organizations that share our mission; Meeting regularly with agency Hiring Managers to ensure recruitment and sourcing goals are met, as well as aiding the private counsel panel units in developing talent pipelines; Developing active and passive recruitment sources to ensure diverse and talented candidate pools for all legal and non-legal positions, including social media presence; Working with interested stakeholders to identify and develop strategies and practices that will make our agency more competitive and effective at recruiting and hiring diverse and talented individuals; Assisting the Internship Coordinator by recruiting law students and undergraduate students and communicating with CPCS offices regarding their internship opportunities; Collaborating with the Equity & Inclusion Director and other stakeholders, such as staff affinity groups, in developing and supporting a wide range of strategic efforts to increase talent pipelines; Representing the agency at job fairs and recruitment events, both locally and nationally, as well as creating and organizing CPCS-sponsored recruitment events; Working with the Communications Director to create updated written, audio, and video promotional materials and to highlight the agency’s Employer Value Proposition; Assisting with managing and developing Hiring Processes and new employee and intern on-boarding processes; and, Other duties as assigned. Knowledge of PeopleSoft HRIS preferred; Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems; Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; Experience working with multi-lingual populations and/or with organizations that serve similar client populations to CPCS; Ability to establish rapport and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization; Demonstrated ability to multi-task, performing multiple tasks independently and concurrently; Ability to take initiative, to work well independently and as a team member; and, Demonstrated skills in organization, problem-solving, and attention to detail.

4 days ago

Boston, MA

A strong interest in seeking sustainable systemic and institutional reform on behalf of CPCS’s indigent clients in all practice area; Facility with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook; Excellent organizational skills; Ability to perform factual research via internal records, public records and on-line databases; Ability to perform data analysis; Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Skills and experience in interacting with persons of various social, racial, cultural economic and educational backgrounds; and, Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and persuasively orally and in writing. The paralegal will assist the SPU by gathering data and other discovery to assist attorneys in challenging potentially wrongful convictions, working alongside SPU attorneys to prepare for evidentiary hearings, filing public records requests to uncover necessary information related to certain projects, alerting clients and attorneys about factual or legal developments that may affect their closed cases, and responding to inquiries about those developments.

18 days ago

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

Boston, MA

A strong interest in seeking sustainable systemic and institutional reform on behalf of CPCS's indigent clients in all practice area; Facility with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook; Excellent organizational skills; Ability to perform factual research via internal records, public records and on-line databases; Ability to perform data analysis; Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Skills and experience in interacting with persons of various social, racial, cultural economic and educational backgrounds; and, Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and persuasively orally and in writing. The paralegal will assist the SPU by gathering data and other discovery to assist attorneys in challenging potentially wrongful convictions, working alongside SPU attorneys to prepare for evidentiary hearings, filing public records requests to uncover necessary information related to certain projects, alerting clients and attorneys about factual or legal developments that may affect their closed cases, and responding to inquiries about those developments.

17 days ago

Framingham, MA

Remote

Senior Admin Assistant'',''Senior Admin Assistant'',''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'',''May 27, 2026, 12:13:56 PM'',''May 27, 2026, 12:13:56 PM'',''1'',''1'',''87,956.00'',''59,893.00'',''87,956.00'',''Yearly'',''Sandra 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 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; Strong cultural competency and diplomacy skills; Legal office experience a plus; and.

11 days ago

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

Framingham, MA

Remote

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 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; Strong cultural competency and diplomacy skills; Legal office experience a plus; and. 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.

18 days ago

Framingham, MA

Remote

17 days ago

Boston, MA

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS A strong interest in seeking sustainable systemic and institutional reform on behalf of CPCS's indigent clients in all practice area; Facility with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook; Excellent organizational skills; Ability to perform factual research via internal records, public records and on-line databases; Ability to perform data analysis; Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Skills and experience in interacting with persons of various social, racial, cultural economic and educational backgrounds; and, Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and persuasively orally and in writing. The paralegal will assist the SPU by gathering data and other discovery to assist attorneys in challenging potentially wrongful convictions, working alongside SPU attorneys to prepare for evidentiary hearings, filing public records requests to uncover necessary information related to certain projects, alerting clients and attorneys about factual or legal developments that may affect their closed cases, and responding to inquiries about those developments.

Today

Boston, MA

Overseeing and supporting agency operations, coordinating projects, facilitating the creation and adoption of new policies and procedures, supporting Facilities on space issues, and acting as the point of contact for manager and staff operational issues; Overseeing and coordinating agency-wide operational projects that involve multiple divisions; Overseeing the Legal Training Department which is headed by a Training Chief and includes groups of attorneys leading training in criminal, family regulation, delinquency, and mental health practice areas as well as forensic services and racial equity; as well as professional development of members of legal teams, including social workers, investigators, paralegals, and administrative assistants. The ideal candidate will have: More than 7 years' experience representing indigent clients in one or more CPCS practice areas; Extensive knowledge of CPCS legal and operational systems; Ability to optimize processes and ensure efficient operations; Financial acumen and proficiency in analyzing data to inform strategic decisions; Demonstrated experience managing large scale projects and teams; Experience developing and implementing strategic plans; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and, Demonstrated ability to manage and implement changes, leading teams and colleagues in a professional manner that leads to positive results.

Today

Boston, MA

$65,953–$96,855 / year

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. 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.

3 days ago

Boston, MA

$80,598–$118,361 / year

The duties of the Benefits Specialist include, but are not limited to: Acting as the subject matter expert on leaves administration and support the Benefits Manager with managing all leaves of absence; Assisting in overseeing the Reasonable Accommodation process; Supporting the Benefits Manager with coordinating and managing Wellness Programs; Working as a key member of the CPCS HR team supporting on-boarding, benefits, and departures; Assisting with employees leaving the agency, including around health insurance, pension, and other documentation; Serving as the Healthcare GIC/FSA Coordinator, managing all benefit programs, including the implementation of our Annual Open Enrollment; Serving as the Commonwealth SMART Plan coordinator, responsible for managing and inputting monthly SMART Plan deductions into HRCMS; Serving as the Commuter Benefits coordinator, managing benefit elections, troubleshooting issues, resolving problems, and running reports to verify data accuracy deductions; Handling new hire paperwork for the MA State Retirement Board and serving as a resource for employees regarding issues related to the MA State Retirement system; Assisting the HR Team with special projects as assigned and provide back-up for other HR staff when needed; Providing excellent customer service to all who interact with the HR Unit by responding in a timely, accurate, respectful, and professional manner to customer service questions and requests; 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.

3 days ago

Boston, MA

Overseeing and supporting agency operations, coordinating projects, facilitating the creation and adoption of new policies and procedures, supporting Facilities on space issues, and acting as the point of contact for manager and staff operational issues; Overseeing and coordinating agency-wide operational projects that involve multiple divisions; Overseeing the Legal Training Department which is headed by a Training Chief and includes groups of attorneys leading training in criminal, family regulation, delinquency, and mental health practice areas as well as forensic services and racial equity; as well as professional development of members of legal teams, including social workers, investigators, paralegals, and administrative assistants. The ideal candidate will have: More than 7 years’ experience representing indigent clients in one or more CPCS practice areas; Extensive knowledge of CPCS legal and operational systems; Ability to optimize processes and ensure efficient operations; Financial acumen and proficiency in analyzing data to inform strategic decisions; Demonstrated experience managing large scale projects and teams; Experience developing and implementing strategic plans; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and, Demonstrated ability to manage and implement changes, leading teams and colleagues in a professional manner that leads to positive results.

30+ days ago

Malden, MA

IP aims to identify and litigate meritorious Massachusetts innocence claims at both trial and appellate levels; assign experienced attorneys to litigate such claims; supervise and train lawyers handling innocence cases; and administer funds from a federally-supported Expert Funding System to support post-conviction investigation, forensic consultation and testing in both DNA and non-DNA cases. 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.

Today

Boston, MA

$65,953–$96,855 / year

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. 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.

4 days ago

Resume Resources

Free Resume Templates Free Resume Builder

Get noticed by top employers!

Upload your resume to let employers know you're open to Public Defender job opportunities. Plus, receive relevant job recommendations in your inbox.

Create A Free Account

Public Defender Jobs in Kenmore, MA

Employee Benefits + ERISA Litigation Attorney Jobot

Patent Prosecution Attorney Jobot

Litigation Attorney Jobot

2025 - 2026 Public Defender Division Trial Attorney - Statewide Positions Committee for Public Counsel

Assistant Federal Public Defender United States Courts

Paralegal MHLD Appeals Unit Committee for Public Counsel Services

Paralegal - MHLD Appeals Unit Committee for Public Counsel

Assistant District Attorney - Appeals Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Supervising Attorney PDD Lowell Committee for Public Counsel Services

2026 Children and Family Law Division Trial Attorney - Statewide Positions Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Supervising Investigator - PDD Central Region Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Legal Training Attorney - CAFL Training Department Committee for Public Counsel

Assignment Coordinator Private Counsel Criminal Appeals Unit Committee for Public Counsel Services

Assignment Coordinator - Private Counsel - Criminal Appeals Unit Committee for Public Counsel

Legal Training Attorney CAFL Training Department Committee for Public Counsel Services

Supervising Investigator PDD Central Region Committee for Public Counsel Services

Supervising Investigator - PDD Central Region Committee for Public Counsel

Investigator - PDD Framingham Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Assignment Coordinator - Private Counsel - Criminal Appeals Unit Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Supervising Attorney - Immigration Impact Unit Committee for Public Counsel

Supervising Administrative Assistant - YAD Administration Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Investigator - PDD Boston & Roxbury Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Investigator - PDD Lowell Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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

Supervising Attorney Immigration Impact Unit Committee for Public Counsel Services

Staff Attorney - Appeals Court Massachusetts Trial Court

Investigator PDD Boston & Roxbury Committee for Public Counsel Services

Investigator - PDD Boston & Roxbury Committee for Public Counsel

Talent Outreach Partner - Human Resources Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Paralegal - Private Counsel Division, Post Convictions Special Projects Unit Committee For Public Counsel Services

Supervising Administrative Assistant YAD Administration Committee for Public Counsel Services

Supervising Administrative Assistant - YAD Administration Committee for Public Counsel

Talent Outreach Partner Human Resources Committee for Public Counsel Services

HR Generalist - Recruiting & Hiring Commonwealth of Massachusetts

HR Benefits Specialist Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Talent Outreach Partner - Human Resources Committee for Public Counsel

Paralegal - Private Counsel Division, Post Convictions Special Projects Unit Committee for Public Counsel

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

Paralegal Private Counsel Division, Post Convictions Special Projects Unit Committee for Public Counsel Services

Senior Administrative Assistant - CAFL Transition Age Youth Office Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Paralegal - Immigration Impact Unit Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senior Administrative Assistant - CAFL Transition Age Youth Office Committee for Public Counsel

Senior Administrative Assistant CAFL Transition Age Youth Office Committee for Public Counsel Services

Paralegal - Post Convictions Special Projects Unit, Private Counsel Division Committee for Pub Counsel Srvc

Chief Operating Officer Committee for Pub Counsel Srvc

HR Generalist Recruiting & Hiring Committee for Public Counsel Services

HR Benefits Specialist Committee for Public Counsel Services

Chief Operating Officer Committee for Public Counsel

Internship - Innocence Program - Fall 2026 Committee for Public Counsel

HR Generalist - Recruiting & Hiring Committee for Public Counsel

Resume Resources