2025 Children and Family Law Division Trial Attorney - Statewide Positions
Overview:
- The **Members Only** is seeking attorneys to represent children and parents in family regulation cases.
- CPCS provides legal representation for those unable to afford an attorney.
- The Children and Family Law Division (CAFL) provides legal representation to children and low-income parents in family regulation matters.
- The division handles cases such as care and protection, children requiring assistance, termination of parental rights, and guardianship-of-a-minor.
- The salary for this position ranges from $72,000 to $122,163, commensurate with years of experience.
- This is a regular full-time position with expected start date in early September 2025.
CPCS Mission Statement:
- CPCS is committed to protecting the fundamental constitutional and human rights of our clients through zealous advocacy and community-oriented defense.
- The organization promotes just public policy to protect the rights of all individuals.
- CPCS values courage, accountability, respect, and excellence.
Diversity and Inclusion Mission Statement:
- CPCS is dedicated to building and maintaining strong professional relationships with clients of diverse backgrounds.
- The organization embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values in its work.
- CPCS strives to create a work climate that is respectful and supportive of success for all staff members.
- The agency's leadership is responsible for ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- CPCS is committed to providing a work environment that promotes the dignity and well-being of all staff members.
Agency Overview:
- CPCS is the state agency in Massachusetts responsible for providing legal representation for indigent individuals.
- The agency handles cases in criminal, delinquency, family regulation, guardianship, mental health, and other areas.
- The clients represented by CPCS come from diverse cultural backgrounds, creating a need for culturally competent staff.
- The organization values diversity and strives to maintain a diverse staff in terms of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, abilities, and other protected characteristics.
Qualifications:
- The ideal candidate for this position must be committed to serving a culturally diverse, low-income population.
- They must be eligible to practice law in Massachusetts, either as a member of the bar or through other means.
- Travel is required for this position, so access to reliable transportation throughout the state is necessary.
- The candidate must also have access to a personal computer with home internet access for remote work.
Responsibilities:
- The Trial Attorney will be responsible for interviewing adult and child clients, conducting legal research and writing, and conducting pre-72-hour hearing investigations.
- They will also prepare necessary motions, represent clients in trials, and work with the legal team.
- Other duties may be assigned as needed.
EEO Statement:
- CPCS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
- Applicants who have questions about equal employment opportunity or who need reasonable accommodations can contact the Chief Human Resources Officer.
