Forensics Director

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Must be eligible to practice law in Massachusetts, either as a member of the Massachusetts bar in good standing or as a member of the bar in another jurisdiction eligible to engage in the practice of law under SJC rule 3:04;
• A minimum of seven years’ experience as an attorney, at least five of which are as a litigator or attorney with an emphasis on forensic evidence;
• Access to an automobile in order to travel to courts, clients, and other locations not easily accessible by public transportation; and,
• Access to a personal computer with home internet access sufficient to work remotely.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS The ideal candidate has extensive experience litigating a wide variety of forensic issues in both criminal and civil matters and is capable and willing to work closely with a variety of stakeholders to develop and improve forensic litigation resources and skills for trial and appellate attorneys and panel attorneys.  Candidates should be creative thinkers adept at developing and delivering engaging training programs. A successful candidate will have most, if not all, of the following skills:

• Extensive experience litigating a wide variety of forensic science issues;
• Excellent analytic skills;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Ability to comprehend and explain scientific research;
• Ability to develop and deliver excellent training;
• Demonstrated management experience;
• Strong leadership skills;
• Commitment to serve racially, ethnically and culturally diverse low-income populations;
• Successful management experience;
• Successful project management experience;
• Superb organization and flexibility skills, along with strong time management abilities to manage a variety of priorities; and,
• Strong interpersonal skills.