Trial Attorney – Public Defender Division, Pittsfield Office

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

• A trial attorney 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 in good standing, or as the member of the bar of another jurisdiction eligible to engage in limited Massachusetts practice under Supreme Judicial Court Rule 3:04;
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS Candidates should possess the following attributes for the position of Trial Attorney:

• Spanish-speaking abilities and past experience working with the Latinx community preferred;
• Demonstrated commitment to the principle of zealous advocacy in the representation of indigent persons in criminal cases;
• Commitment to working with a culturally diverse, low-income population;
• Commitment to our organizational values;
• Commitment to continuing legal training;
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills; and,
• Ability to work in a community and defense-oriented capacity, both independently and collaboratively.

To apply, please submit a resume and a personal mission statement of no more than two pages detailing your interest in the position, your personal qualities, background, and skills, and what you hope to achieve in this work.