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Attorney in Charge – MHLD Northampton
Expires: 2023-10-31
Organization
Committee for Public Counsel Services
Salary
$105,623 - $133,827, commensurate with years of experience
Job Status
Full Time
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Requirements
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Applicants for the position of Attorney in Charge shall:
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
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 Chief Human Resources Officer.
Applicants for the position of Attorney in Charge shall:
- 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;
- Have a minimum of seven years’ experience as an attorney, including at least 4 years handling mental health cases;
- Have access to an automobile in order to travel to clients, facilities, courts, and related locations that are not easily accessible by public transportation; and,
- Have access to a personal computer with home internet access sufficient to work remotely.
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
- Demonstrated commitment to serve racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse low-income populations;
- Experience working with clients of all ages, races, and backgrounds, including among others, LGBTQIA clients, survivors of trauma, people with disabilities, and indigent and other vulnerable populations;
- Significant trial experience;
- Administrative and managerial skills and supervisory experience;
- Having strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with the ability to understand and handle sensitive and confidential information;
- Foreign language skills to support interaction with limited English proficient groups in the region are desirable;
- 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 Chief Human Resources Officer.