Hybrid Trial Attorney for Mental Health Commitments

Mass; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mental Health Litigation Division (MHLD) of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) is hiring a full-time Trial Attorney for civil commitment cases, including trials and a limited number of appellate matters for its Roxbury Commitment Unit. The unit serves facilities in the metro‑Boston area and operates at 75 Federal Street, Boston, until relocation.

This role requires commitment to protecting constitutional rights, travel across the Commonwealth, and the ability to practice law in

Qualifications

• Trial experience in mental health cases is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills are required.
• Ability to work in a community and defense-oriented capacity, independently and collaboratively.
• Foreign language skills to support interaction with limited English proficient groups are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Visit and interview clients at facilities.
• Conduct pre-trial investigation and discovery, review records, interview staff and witnesses.
• Work with forensic clinicians and other professionals.
• Locate witnesses and consult with service providers.
• Conduct legal research and writing.
• Represent clients in pretrial hearings and appeals.

Skills

Trial experience

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Cross-cultural/limited English profic.

Education

Massachusetts bar eligibility

Job description

The Mental Health Litigation Division (MHLD) of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) is hiring a full-time Trial Attorney for civil commitment cases, including trials and a limited number of appellate matters for its Roxbury Commitment Unit. The unit serves facilities in the metro‑Boston area and operates at 75 Federal Street, Boston, until relocation.

This role requires commitment to protecting constitutional rights, travel across the Commonwealth, and the ability to practice law in