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Boston, MA1 day ago

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$180,000–$320,000 Per Year

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Boston, MA1 day ago

$150,000–$190,000 Per Year

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Southborough, MA1 day ago

$150,000–$210,000 Per Year

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Boston, Massachusetts30+ days ago

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.

Boston, Massachusetts30+ days ago

Intern

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. Trial offices 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.

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Brockton, MA1 day ago

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.

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Brockton, MA2 days ago

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.

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Brockton, MA1 day ago

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Boston, MA1 day ago

RESPONSIBILITIESSpecific 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.

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Boston, MA2 days ago

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.

Boston, MA9 days ago

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.

Framingham, MA20 days ago

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.

UNAVAILABLE, MA9 days ago

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.

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Malden, MA2 days ago

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.

Boston, Massachusetts30+ days ago

$110,092.84–$154,298.82 Per 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.

Boston, MA9 days ago

Boston, MA27 days ago

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.

Lowell, MA20 days ago

Fall River, MA9 days ago

Boston, MA14 days ago

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.

Worcester, MA14 days ago

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, Foreign language skills are strongly preferred. FJA provides legal representation to children and indigent parents in family regulation cases, including care and protection proceedings, child requiring assistance 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.

Framingham, MA14 days ago

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.

Boston, MA30+ days ago

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.

Boston, Massachusetts30+ days ago

The clerk's office staff renders prompt and courteous service to the Appeals Court judges and staff, members of the Bar, the public, government agencies, and the Commonwealth's trial courts and the Supreme Judicial Court. Professional Knowledge: Possesses and develops knowledge base and understanding of current legal issues, all aspects of the Massachusetts court system, and civil and criminal law and related appellate practice and procedure; and is proficient in the use of electronic legal research and electronic document management.

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Boston, MA1 day ago

The Executive Secretary is responsible for the overall administrative operations of the Board, including directing the administrative management of the Board's affairs, conducting administrative hearings as needed, modifying and modernizing the ways in which the Board processes and stores its records, interacting with representatives of the Registry of Motor Vehicles and insurance company representatives, and interacting with attorneys representing appellants and members of the public. Manage the administration and operations of the Board: Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Secretary manages and directs the Boards' staff of fourteen (14), who are responsible for conducting the Board of Appeal's daily business including: docketing appeal hearings, scheduling and conducting virtual hearings, responding to inquiries from members of the public, and writing and issuing appeal decisions.

Boston, MA9 days ago

$200,000–$300,000

This position requires strong legal research and writing skills, courtroom experience, and the ability to manage cases from inception through trial and appeal. The Litigation Attorney will collaborate with clients, experts, and other attorneys to achieve favorable outcomes and ensure high-quality legal representation.

Boston, Massachusetts30+ days ago

Duties may include docketing new appeals in the appellate case management system; reviewing paper and electronic submissions of various document types to determine their conformity with court rules for timeliness, accuracy, and completeness; scanning, naming, and storing records in the document management system; and docketing all filings, orders, and decisions from the inception of an appeal until it has concluded. Specialized duties or activities include the identification of the appropriate next steps for each filing or order; appropriate coding and setting of any confidentiality designation; taking any necessary action to ensure that appeals proceed efficiently; and providing customer service to the public, litigants, attorneys, and court personnel in person, electronically, or by phone.

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