Trial Attorney – MHLD Northampton

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
 

• Applicants 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 or as an attorney licensed in another jurisdiction who is covered by Supreme Judicial Court Rule 3:04;
• All Trial Attorney positions require travel; access to reliable transportation throughout the Commonwealth is necessary; and,
• Access to a personal computer with home internet access sufficient to work remotely.

To apply, please submit a resume, a cover letter detailing your interest in the position, and a legal writing sample.
 
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
 

• Foreign language skills to support interaction with limited English proficient groups in the region are desirable;
• Trial experience in mental health cases is preferred;
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills; and,
• Ability to work in a community and defense-oriented capacity, both independently and collaboratively.

EEO Statement
 
The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation as required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other applicable federal and state statutes and organizational policies.  Applicants who have questions about equal employment opportunity or who need reasonable accommodations can contact the interim Director of Human Resources Management.