Staff Counsel II – Private Counsel Division Criminal Trial Support Unit

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

• 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;
• Must have a minimum of five years’ experience in criminal litigation in the district and/or superior court;
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a motor vehicle; and,
• Access to home internet access sufficient to work remotely.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS The successful candidate will have experience in some of all of the following areas:

• A demonstrated commitment to the principle of zealous advocacy and high quality representation for indigent persons;
• At least five years’ experience as a Bar Advocate;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Self-starter and ability to take initiative;
• Experience interacting with people of various social, racial, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Ability to effectively interact with members of the criminal trial support unit administrative and legal staff, criminal defendants, and panel attorneys;
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Power Point; and,
• Ability to analyze data and to present the analysis.