Divorce Law Attorney in Dedham, MA

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Dedham, MA

Divorce Law Attorney in Dedham, MA

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2025 Children and Family Law Division Trial Attorney - Statewide Positions

Overview:

- The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) is seeking attorneys to represent children and parents in family regulation cases in Massachusetts.
- CPCS provides legal representation for those unable to afford an attorney.
- The Children and Family Law Division (CAFL) provides legal representation to children and indigent parents in various family regulation matters.
- These include care and protection (C&P) proceedings, children requiring assistance (CRA) cases, actions to terminate parental rights, guardianship-of-a-minor cases, and any other child custody proceeding involving the Department of Children and Families (DCF).
- The positions are open to all locations in the state.

Salary Information:

- Salary ranges from $72,000 to $122,163, commensurate with years of experience.
- The positions are full-time and regular.

Job Title:

- 2025 Children and Family Law Division Trial Attorney - Statewide Positions

Experience Information:

- Minimum entrance requirements include eligibility to practice law in Massachusetts.
- This can be as a member of the Massachusetts bar, as a law school graduate under Supreme Judicial Court Rule 3:03, or as an attorney licensed in another jurisdiction who is covered by Supreme Judicial Court Rule 3:04.
- A recent law school graduate who is ineligible to practice under SJC Rule 3:03 may be hired as a paralegal and later promoted to trial attorney once admitted to practice in Massachusetts.

Responsibilities:

- Interviewing adult and child clients.
- Conducting legal research and writing.
- Conducting pre-hearing investigations and preparing necessary motions.
- Obtaining and reviewing DCF files and action plans.
- Preparing for Foster Care Reviews and representing clients in interlocutory proceedings.
- Conducting trials and representing clients in post-judgment matters.
- Working with a legal team including social workers and paralegals.

Qualifications:

- Commitment to serving a culturally diverse, low-income population.
- Foreign language skills are desirable.
- Trial experience in termination of parental rights cases preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a community and defense-oriented capacity.

Organization Overview:

- CPCS is the state agency responsible for providing legal representation to those who cannot afford an attorney.
- The agency handles a variety of cases including criminal, delinquency, family regulation, guardianship, mental health, and more.
- Clients come from diverse backgrounds and require culturally competent representation.
- CPCS values diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values.
- Leadership is responsible for promoting these values within the organization.

Diversity and Inclusion Mission Statement:

- CPCS is committed to protecting the fundamental constitutional and human rights of our clients through zealous advocacy and community-oriented defense.
- The agency is dedicated to building and maintaining strong professional relationships and respecting the diverse circumstances of each client.
- CPCS embraces and endorses diversity, equity, and inclusion and maintains a steadfast commitment to ensuring these values are upheld by all members of the organization.

Application Process:

- Interested attorneys should submit a resume and personal mission statement outlining their interest in the position, personal qualities, background, skills, and career goals.
- Positions will be filled as budget allows.
- The expected start date for these positions is in early September 2025.

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 reasonable accommodations can contact the Chief Human Resources Officer.