Trial Attorney

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Trial Attorney

The candidate will provide criminal defense representation in various offices throughout the Commonwealth. Represent clients who are charged with criminal offenses within the final jurisdiction of the District Court, including misdemeanors and felonies, see G.L. c.218, § 26, and some serious sexual offenses, and occasionally handle initial commitment proceedings under G.L. c.123, §§ 12(e), 35. After gaining experience on cases within the final jurisdiction of the District Court, represent clients in the Superior Courts and occasionally represent clients on interlocutory appeals, civil commitments, and certain collateral matters as permitted by a supervisor. Act as informal mentors and advisors to other staff attorneys in the office. Interview clients, manage arraignment and bail advocacy, and handle legal research and writing. Deal with pretrial investigation including visiting crime scenes, locating and interviewing witnesses, and collecting and reviewing documentary evidence. Prepare and argue pretrial motions, affidavits, and legal memoranda. Handle dispositional investigations and advocacy; jury and bench trials of criminal cases; and represent clients in interlocutory proceedings. Where appropriate, work collaboratively with private attorneys on cases assigned through the Private Counsel Division of CPCS.

Additional Information

Job ID: 2022-2257. Submit a resume and a personal mission statement of up to 2 pages detailing interest in the position, personal qualities, background, and skills, and what you hope to achieve in this work.

Company info

Committee for Public Counsel Services - The Public Defender Agency of Massachusetts
101 State Street 3rd floor
Springfield
Massachusetts
United States 01103
Website : http://www.publiccounsel.net