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2016 Trial Attorney - PDD District Court The candidate will provide criminal defense representation for its District Court offices in various offices throughout the Commonwealth. Public Defenders represent clients charged with misdemeanors and felonies, see G.L. c.218, §26, including some serious sexual offenses, and occasionally handle initial commitment proceedings under G.L. c.123, §§12(e), 35. Responsibilities: Client interviews; Arraignment and bail advocacy; Legal research and writing; Pretrial investigation including visiting crime scenes, locating and interviewing witnesses, collecting and reviewing documentary evidence; Preparing and arguing pretrial motions, affidavits and legal memoranda; Dispositional investigations and advocacy; Jury and bench trials of criminal cases; Representation of clients in interlocutory proceedings; and Where appropriate, work collaboratively with private attorneys on cases assigned through the Private Counsel Division of the organization.
Qualification and Experience
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, as a law school graduate under Supreme Judicial Court Rule 3:03, or as the member of the bar of another jurisdiction eligible to engage in limited Massachusetts practice under Supreme Judicial Court Rule 3:04. A demonstrated commitment to the principle of zealous advocacy in the representation of indigent persons in criminal cases. Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
ID : 2015-1370. Send a resume and statement of interest.
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