Trial Attorney – Children and Family Law Division

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

• Foreign language skills are desirable;
• Trial experience in termination of parental rights cases as counsel for a parent and/or as counsel for a child or children is preferred;
• A demonstrated commitment to the principle of zealous advocacy in the representation of indigent persons in family regulation cases;
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills;
• Ability to work in a community and defense-oriented capacity, both independently and collaboratively.

To apply, please submit a resume and 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 your work.