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Litigation Attorney in Worcester, MA

Committee for Public Counsel Services Jul 18,2014 Aug 26,2013 Location Worcester MA
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Government

Attorney

Litigation

Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC

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Entry-level Trial Attorney The candidate will be responsible for: client interviews, arraignment and bail advocacy, and legal research and writing. Will deal with pretrial investigation including visiting crime scenes, locating and interviewing witnesses, collecting and reviewing documentary evidence. Prepare and argue pretrial motions, affidavits and legal memoranda. Deal with dispositional investigations and advocacy as well as jury and bench trials of criminal cases. Represent clients in interlocutory proceedings. Where appropriate, work collaboratively with private attorneys on cases assigned through the Private Counsel Division of CPCS.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate should be a member of the Massachusetts Bar, or the Bar of another state OR take the first Bar examination following graduation from law school. If not already a Bar member, should attain certification, at least three months prior to graduation from law school, to practice as a third-year law student under either Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Rule. A demonstrated commitment to the principle of zealous advocacy in the representation of indigent persons in criminal cases is required. Should have access to an automobile in order to travel to courts, clients, and investigation locations that are not easily accessible by public transportation.

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Job ID: 2013-1027

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