The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) invites applications for the
position of Deputy Chief Counsel for the Public Defender Division. The
Public Defender Division provides legal services to indigent adults facing
criminal charges. It also represents clients in proceedings under G.L. c.
123A ("sexually dangerous persons" cases). The Public Defender Division
currently has 27 Superior Court and District Court trial offices located
throughout the state, as well as other specialized units. At present,
there are approximately 220 attorneys and 95 other staff members in the Public
Defender Division.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Strong leadership skills and qualities
- Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication, negotiation and
decision-making skills
- Ability to work with courts, state agencies and legislators
- Experience in the provision of legal services to indigent persons
- Five years prior management experience
- In depth knowledge of criminal law and procedure, and strong
criminal defense litigation skills
- Eligible to practice law in Massachusetts
Applicants should submit their résumé, statement of interest and, as a
separate document, a description of significant challenges that exist to
providing excellent representation to indigent clients in criminal cases.
Applications should be submitted by May 27, 2011, to:
Willie J. Davis, Esq., Chair
Committee for Public Counsel Services
44
Bromfield Street, Boston, MA 02108
or by email (preferred) to dcc@publiccounsel.net or by fax to
617-988-8495.
For complete job posting, see www.publiccounsel.net/employment.