Criminal Law - Defense Attorney in Barnstable, MA

Government

Barnstable, MA

Criminal Law - Defense Attorney in Barnstable, MA

Attorney

No

Job Title: Public Defender Division Trial Attorney
Salary: $72,000 - $122,163, commensurate with years of experience
Years of Experience: N/A (recent law school graduates may be hired as paralegals with the opportunity for promotion to trial attorney upon admission to the Massachusetts bar)

Organization: Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS)
Location: Statewide (various offices throughout Massachusetts)

Overview:
- Seeking Trial Attorneys to provide criminal defense representation in various offices throughout the Commonwealth
- Provides legal representation to indigent clients charged with criminal offenses in District and Superior Courts
- Advocates for equal justice and human dignity

Values:
- Courage
- Accountability
- Respect
- Excellence

Diversity and Inclusion Mission Statement:
- Committed to protecting fundamental constitutional and human rights
- Dedicated to building and maintaining strong professional relationships
- Embraces and endorses diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values
- Responsible for ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels

Agency Overview:
- Responsible for providing an attorney to those who cannot afford to retain one
- Provides representation in various legal matters, including criminal, delinquency, family regulation, and mental health cases
- Embraces and endorses diversity and cultural competency among staff members

Position Overview:
- Provides legal representation to indigent clients in District and Superior Courts
- Expected to handle a variety of cases, including misdemeanors, felonies, and serious sexual offenses
- New Trial Attorneys receive comprehensive training before starting their work
- Positions will be filled as budgets allow, with expected start date in September 2025
- Concentrating recruitment and hiring in central, western, and southeastern Massachusetts

Qualifications:
- Must be eligible to practice law in Massachusetts
- Access to an automobile and personal computer with internet access
- Demonstrated commitment to zealous advocacy and ability to work independently and collaboratively

Responsibilities:
- Conduct interviews with clients
- Represent clients in arraignments and bail hearings
- Conduct legal research and writing
- Investigate cases, including visiting crime scenes and interviewing witnesses
- Prepare and argue pretrial motions and legal memoranda
- Represent clients in jury and bench trials
- Collaborate with private attorneys on cases assigned through the Private Counsel Division
- Other duties as assigned

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 need accommodations can contact the Chief Human Resources Officer.