Hybrid Private Panel Support Attorney (MHLD)

Socket.dev; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) invites applications for a Private Panel Support Attorney within the Trial Panel Support Unit (TPSU) in Massachusetts. The role provides oversight and support to attorneys on the MHLD private panels and responds to intake line inquiries.

Hybrid work is available and assignments may be at CPCS offices statewide; success requires substantial trial experience, strong writing skills, and commitment to providing high-quality legal services to indigent

Qualifications

• Admission to the Massachusetts bar in good standing or eligibility to practice under SJC Rule 3:04.
• Minimum five years of legal experience, including at least four years in Mental Health Litigation.
• Willingness to travel within Massachusetts and provide remote work capabilities.
• Excellent writing, litigation, and oral presentation skills; ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Providing support and advice to private panel attorneys in MHLD proceedings;
• Providing billing support and technical assistance to trial panel attorneys;
• Assisting with the development and distribution of resources including practice advisories, pleading templates, and other materials;
• Working with Regional Coordinators to support panel attorneys and complete performance evaluations;
• Assisting in the MHLD Mentor program and supporting newly admitted trial panel attorneys;
• Assisting with applications from attorneys seeking to join the MHLD trial panel;
• Assisting with Certification Trainings in coordination with the Training Department;
• Reviewing Complex Case Reviews to determine billing thresholds and dispositions;
• Drafting and communicating MHLD trial panel policies and performance standards;
• Investigating complaints against panel attorneys and monitoring dispositions;
• Collaborating with IT, Finance, Audit & Oversight to resolve issues with panel attorneys;
• Responding to client calls to the MHLD intake line;
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Massachusetts Bar

Mental Health Litigation

Trial litigation

Microsoft Office Suite

Monday.com

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Monday.com

Job description

The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) invites applications for a Private Panel Support Attorney within the Trial Panel Support Unit (TPSU) in Massachusetts. The role provides oversight and support to attorneys on the MHLD private panels and responds to intake line inquiries.

Hybrid work is available and assignments may be at CPCS offices statewide; success requires substantial trial experience, strong writing skills, and commitment to providing high-quality legal services to indigent