Senior Trial Counsel/Transition Age Youth Liaison – CAFL Western, MA

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Be eligible to practice law in Massachusetts, 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;
• Have at least seven (7) years’ experience as an attorney, including at least five (5) years’ experience with experience as a family regulation attorney;
• Applicants must have access to reliable transportation in order to travel to offices, courts, and other locations throughout the state; and,
• Access to home internet access sufficient to work remotely.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS The successful applicant will have some or all of the following:

• Significant trial experience, including extensive experience involving expert matters and motion practice or equivalent appellate experience;
• A demonstrated commitment to the representation of indigent persons and to serving a culturally diverse, low-income population;
• A demonstrated expertise in TAY youth representation and a commitment to improving the representation of TAY youth throughout Massachusetts;
• Experience with a community-oriented defender practice;
• Ability to provide trauma informed and culturally competent representation;
• Strong organizational skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously; and,
• Experience mentoring and training attorneys.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, and writing sample.