Supervising Staff Attorney – Family Justice Advocates – CAFL Hampden County Conflicts Office
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
The following attributes are required for the position of Supervising Staff Attorney:
- 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;
- A minimum of five years of experience representing parents and children in family regulation matters, including experience as counsel for a parent and counsel for a child in termination of parental rights trials;
- Access to an automobile in order to travel to courts, clients, and investigation locations that are not easily accessible by public transportation; and,
- Access to a personal computer with home internet access sufficient to work remotely.
There is a strong preference for applicants with seven or more years’ experience in family regulation matters.
Interested candidates should submit a resume, a legal writing sample, and a statement of interest describing the applicant’s trial experience in family regulation cases and experience as a supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
A Supervising Staff Attorney must also have:
- A demonstrated commitment to the principle of zealous advocacy in the representation of children and indigent parents in family regulation cases;
- The knowledge, skills, and ability to use remote technology tools to effectively supervise staff and represent clients;
- Foreign language skills are desirable.
- Strong interpersonal skills, analytical ability, and legal skills;
- The ability to work in a community, both independently and collaboratively;
- A commitment to working with a culturally diverse, low-income population; and,
- The ability and commitment to complete annual performance evaluations in a timely and comprehensive manner.
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.