Senior Public Defender Supervisor (Hybrid)

Mass; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) seeks Supervising Attorneys in the Boston area with a minimum of four years of criminal defense experience. The role supervises Trial Attorneys across Municipal, District, and Superior Court matters and involves a reduced caseload for the supervisor.

Offices in Boston Metro and the newly created Boston Central Office provide public defense services, with hybrid work options and opportunities to advance advocacy for indigent clients.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to practice law in Massachusetts either as a member of the Massachusetts bar in good standing or as the member of the bar of another jurisdiction eligible to engage in limited Massachusetts practice under Supreme Court Rule 3:04.
• A minimum of four years of experience providing criminal defense representation in District and Superior Courts.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Trial Attorneys assigned to Municipal, District, and Superior Court cases and manage their caseloads.
• Capable of supervising new Trial Attorneys as well as experienced Trial Attorneys, especially in serious felony or complex cases.
• Direct representation duties include client interviews, arraignment and bail advocacy, legal research and writing, pretrial investigation, and trial advocacy.
• Oversee performance evaluations, provide training, supervise support staff, and handle other duties as assigned.

Skills

Jury trial experience

Diversity & inclusion commitment

Zealous advocacy

Interpersonal skills

Spanish language desirable

Education

Massachusetts bar admission or eligible to practice law in MA

Job description

Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) seeks Supervising Attorneys in the Boston area with a minimum of four years of criminal defense experience. The role supervises Trial Attorneys across Municipal, District, and Superior Court matters and involves a reduced caseload for the supervisor.

Offices in Boston Metro and the newly created Boston Central Office provide public defense services, with hybrid work options and opportunities to advance advocacy for indigent clients.