Trial Attorney - Private Counsel - ACRSU

offenses for whom the Commonwealth is seeking initial civil commitment or continued confinement at the Massachusetts Treatment Center in Bridgewater. The attorneys in this unit represent their clients in opposing the commitment petitions and appear primarily in Suffolk Superior Court as well as other Super Court divisions in Massachusetts.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Trial Attorneys in the ACRSU Malden litigation unit represent clients in SDP jury trials in the Superior Court. These are indigent clients previously convicted of ****** offenses for whom the Commonwealth is seeking initial civil commitment or continued confinement at the Massachusetts Treatment Center in Bridgewater. The attorneys in this unit represent their clients in opposing the commitment petitions and appear primarily in Suffolk Superior Court as well as other Super Court divisions in Massachusetts. Most SDP cases result in Superior Court jury trials that involve multiple expert witnesses and can last a week or longer.

The Trial Attorneys report directly to the Supervising Attorney of the Malden litigation unit of the ACRSU.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

Must be eligible to practice law in this jurisdiction as a member of the Massachusetts bar in good standing, or as an attorney in another jurisdiction who is eligible to engage in limited Massachusetts practice under Supreme Judicial Court Rule 3:04;
Access to an automobile in order to travel to courts, clients, and investigation locations that are not easily accessible by public transportation; and,
Access to home internet access sufficient to work remotely.
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

A minimum of three years’ experience handling civil or criminal cases is strongly preferred;
Experience litigating SDP cases is preferred;
Jury trials and significant motions filed and litigated;
Significant work with expert witnesses is preferred;
Excellent written and oral communication skills; and,
Ability to work independently, work collaboratively, and ask questions as needed.
Responsibilities:
RESPONSIBILITIES

The Trial Attorney will provide zealous representation to clients in SDP trials in the Superior Court.


The duties of the Trial Attorneys include, but are not limited to:


Full legal representation of clients previously convicted of ****** offenses including counseling and all stages of litigation;
Visiting and counseling incarcerated clients, primarily at the Massachusetts Treatment Center in Bridgewater;
Pre-trial investigation including locating and interviewing witnesses, preparing witnesses to testify, collecting, reviewing, and controlling often extensive documentary evidence;
Retaining and working with expert witnesses;
Mastering and remaining current with the developing body of empirical science relating to *** offender evaluation, treatment, and recidivism;
Writing and arguing legal motions;
Becoming familiar with community resources willing to work with convicted *** offenders, and assisting clients to develop community supports in anticipation of potential release;
Providing training to CPCS Trial Attorneys and private panel attorneys; and
Other duties as assigned.

Interested candidates should submit a written statement of interest and resume. The letter of interest should include a description of the candidates’ trial, strategic litigation, SORB, SDP, and any other applicable experience.

EEO Statement



The Committee for Public Counsel Services (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 ****** orientation as required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other applicable federal and state statutes and organizational policies. Applicants who have questions about equal employment opportunity or who need reasonable accommodations can contact the Chief Human Resources Officer, Sandra DeBow-Huang, at sdebow@publiccounsel.net

 

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