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Government
Attorney
Criminal Law - Prosecution
Litigation - General (consumer)
District Court Trial Attorney The candidate will provide criminal defense representation for District Court offices. Responsibilities will include: 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.
Qualification and Experience
The candidate should be committed to serving a culturally diverse, low income population and 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 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. Strong interpersonal and analytical skills are needed. Ability to work in a community and defense-oriented capacity, both independently and collaboratively, is essential. Start Date: late August/early September 2018.
Job ID: 2017-1568. Submit resume and statement of interest.
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