Racial Justice Training Lead - Training Department

Committee for Public Counsel Services; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Racial Justice Training Lead to develop and deliver essential legal training focused on racial bias and discrimination. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact public defense practices by fostering cultural competence and anti-racist perspectives across various practice areas. The ideal candidate will have significant litigation experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Join a team dedicated to zealous advocacy and community-oriented defense, ensuring representation and dignity for all clients.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to practice law in Massachusetts or eligible under SJC Rule 3:04.
• At least five years of experience representing indigent clients in relevant practice areas.

Responsibilities

• Develop anti-racist legal trainings and resources.
• Collaborate with practice groups on training development.
• Organize agency-wide race and bias training series.

Skills

Litigation experience as a public defender

Experience addressing race in litigation

Expertise in cultural humility and anti-racism

Experience in training or coaching

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Curriculum development

Technological proficiency

Education

Eligibility to practice law in Massachusetts

At least five years of experience representing indigent clients

Job description

Racial Justice Training Lead - Training Department

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Overview

The Training Department of the Committee for Public Counsel Services, the public defender agency of Massachusetts, is seeking an experienced attorney for the role of Racial Justice Training Lead. This position will develop and provide legal training focused on raising awareness of racial bias and other forms of discrimination in public defense cases across all CPCS practice areas.

The Training Department is located in Boston, but the Racial Justice Training Lead may be based in most CPCS office locations agreeable to the Training Department and the selected candidate.

Our Mission & Values

• Courage
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

Diversity and Inclusion

CPCS is committed to protecting the fundamental rights of our clients through zealous advocacy and community-oriented defense. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, aiming to ensure representation, a respectful work environment, and the dignity of all staff members.

Agency Overview

CPCS provides legal representation to those who cannot afford it across various practice areas, emphasizing cultural competence and the ability to work with diverse populations.

Position Overview

The Racial Justice Training Lead will collaborate with the Training Chief to develop and deliver legal training on racial bias and discrimination, including organizing a recurring agency-wide training series and supporting practice area training teams to incorporate anti-racist perspectives.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to practice law in Massachusetts or eligible under SJC Rule 3:04
• At least five years of experience representing indigent clients in relevant practice areas
• Access to transportation and a personal computer with internet

Skills & Experience

• Litigation experience as a public defender
• Experience addressing race in litigation
• Expertise in cultural humility and anti-racism
• Experience in training or coaching
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Curriculum development and technological proficiency

Applicants should submit a resume, writing sample, and a letter of interest detailing relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop anti-racist legal trainings and resources
• Collaborate with practice groups on training development
• Organize agency-wide race and bias training series
• Write and edit training materials
• Maintain CPCS Anti-Racist Lawyering resources
• Support special projects and other duties as assigned

EEO Statement

CPCS is an equal opportunity employer. Questions or accommodation requests can be directed to the Chief Human Resources Officer, Sandra DeBow-Huang, at [e-mail].