Divorce Law Attorney in New Bedford, MA

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New Bedford, MA

Divorce Law Attorney in New Bedford, MA

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The **Members Only** is currently seeking highly skilled and dedicated attorneys to join our team as Children and Family Law Division Trial Attorneys. These positions are located throughout the state of Massachusetts and offer a competitive salary range of $72,000 to $122,163, commensurate with years of experience. As a Trial Attorney with CPCS, you will have the opportunity to represent children and parents in family regulation cases, including care and protection proceedings, children requiring assistance cases, actions to terminate parental rights, and other child custody proceedings. This is a full-time, regular position with an expected start date in September 2025.

We are looking for attorneys who are committed to providing zealous advocacy for indigent individuals and who have a strong interest in family law. Our attorneys are expected to travel throughout the state, so reliable transportation is necessary. Additionally, access to a personal computer with home internet access is required for remote work.

At CPCS, we fight for equal justice and human dignity by supporting our clients in achieving their legal and life goals. Our core values of courage, accountability, respect, and excellence guide our work and promote just public policy. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and our mission is to ensure that our management and staff represent a broad range of human differences and experiences.

As a Trial Attorney with CPCS, your responsibilities will include interviewing adult and child clients, conducting legal research and writing, preparing for trials, and representing clients in court. We are looking for attorneys with strong interpersonal and analytical skills who can work independently and collaboratively. Trial experience in termination of parental rights cases is preferred, and foreign language skills are desirable.

To be eligible for this position, you must be eligible to practice law in Massachusetts. Recent law school graduates who are not yet admitted to the bar will be hired as paralegals with the understanding that they will be promoted to Trial Attorneys once admitted to practice in Massachusetts.

If you are interested in joining our team, please submit a resume and personal mission statement detailing your interest in the position, personal qualities, background, and skills, and what you hope to achieve in your work. We are looking for individuals who are committed to serving a culturally diverse, low-income population and who share our dedication to achieving justice for all.

At CPCS, we are dedicated to building and maintaining strong professional relationships and promoting the dignity and well-being of all staff members. We offer a comprehensive, skills-based training course for new Trial Attorneys and provide continuing education programs to ensure our attorneys are up to date on the law and have the necessary skills to provide zealous representation to their clients.

Join our team at CPCS and make a difference in the lives of children and families throughout Massachusetts. Apply today and help us achieve our mission of equal justice for all.