Hybrid Trial Attorney, Mental Health Litigation – Worcester

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking a full-time Trial Attorney for civil commitment cases in Worcester, handling trials and some appellate work. The role focuses on representing indigent clients and protecting constitutional rights in commitment proceedings.

The attorney will interview clients, review records, and work with clinicians across district and superior courts, with travel across the Commonwealth and potential remote work options.

Qualifications

• Foreign language skills to support interaction with limited English proficient groups in the region are desirable.
• Trial experience in mental health cases is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a community and defense-oriented capacity, both independently and collaboratively.
• Access to home internet access sufficient to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Visiting with and interviewing clients at the facilities.
• Conducting pre-trial investigation and discovery, including obtaining and reviewing facility and other medical and psychiatric records, and interviewing facility staff and other potential witnesses.
• Working extensively with forensic psychiatric, psychological and other clinicians.
• Locating and interviewing witnesses and consulting with service providers.
• Conducting legal research and writing; and,
• Representing clients in pretrial proceedings, hearings, trials, and interlocutory appeals.

Skills

Foreign language skills

Trial experience

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Remote work adaptability

Job description

Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking a full-time Trial Attorney for civil commitment cases in Worcester, handling trials and some appellate work. The role focuses on representing indigent clients and protecting constitutional rights in commitment proceedings.

The attorney will interview clients, review records, and work with clinicians across district and superior courts, with travel across the Commonwealth and potential remote work options.