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Appellate Training Director – Training Department
Expires: 2025-11-03
Organization
Committee for Public Counsel Services
Salary
$111,00 - $163,008 commensurate with years of experience
Job Status
Full Time
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Requirements
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTSÂ
- 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;
- Minimum of seven years of experience as an indigent defense attorney with at least five years of experience as an appellate defender, and two years of experience as a supervisor or trainer, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
- Access to an automobile to travel to offices, courts, and training locations that are not easily accessible by public transportation; and,
- Access to home internet access sufficient to work remotely.
- Commitment to working with a culturally diverse population and an understanding of the biases affecting our clients;
- Knowledge of appellate practice and procedure in Massachusetts;
- Knowledge of training principles and practices for adult learners;
- Knowledge of training evaluation and needs assessments;
- Ability to develop curriculum and training materials and present information to audiences in a clear and engaging manner;
- Ability to facilitate small group discussion and coach skills exercises to maximize learning for the participants;
- Ability to organize event logistics;
- Ability to work concurrently on multiple short term and long-range projects;
- Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, orally and in writing;
- Ability to assess the training needs of the appellate bar;
- Excellent administrative, and collaboration skills;
- Skill in the use of technology to support distance learning through knowledge management and learning management systems as well as video-based webinars;
- Excellent organizational, time management, and analytical skills;
- Demonstrated commitment to the principle of zealous, client-centered advocacy in the representation of indigent persons; and,
- Understanding of, and commitment to, providing reasonable accommodations and accessibility in trainings.