Legal Training Attorney – CAFL Training Unit | |
Company/Organization: | |
Committee for Public Counsel Services | |
Location: | |
Boston, MA | |
Position Details | |
Position Description: | |
The Children and Family Law Training Unit (CAFL) of the Committee for Public Counsel Services, the Massachusetts public defender agency, is seeking an attorney with experience in state intervention/child welfare law to work in the Training Department, CAFL Training Unit.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION MISSION STATEMENT CPCS is committed to protecting the fundamental constitutional and human rights of its clients by providing zealous advocacy, community-oriented defense, and excellent representation. In fulfilling its mission, CPCS is committed to fostering diversity at all levels of the agency. We are dedicated to building a strong professional relationship with each of our clients, to understanding their diverse circumstances, and to meeting their needs. In striving always to achieve those goals, CPCS embraces diversity and inclusion as core values and is steadfast in our commitment to: (1) ensuring that CPCS management and staff members represent a broad range of human difference and experience; (2) providing a work climate that is respectful and that supports success; and (3) promoting the dignity and well-being of all staff members. CPCS’s leadership is responsible for ensuring excellence, diversity, and inclusion. Our ability to achieve these goals depends on the efforts of all of us. Position Overview: The Children and Family Law Training Unit (CAFL) of the Committee for Public Counsel Services, the Massachusetts public defender agency, is seeking an attorney with experience in state intervention/child welfare law to work in the Training Department, CAFL Training Unit. While the office is located in Boston, it may be possible to situate this position in a location outside the Boston metropolitan area based upon the applicant’s experience, ties to a community, and needs of the office. |
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities: | |
The Legal Training Attorney will work with the CAFL Training Unit to develop and present training programs for staff and private attorneys throughout the state.
Responsibilities include: – Coordinate CAFL certification training programs, including trial, appellate, child requiring assistance and The legal training attorney may also maintain a small child welfare trial and/or appellate caseload. |
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Minimum Qualifications and Skills: | |
Minimum Entrance Requirements:
– Must be eligible to practice law in this jurisdiction as a member of the Massachusetts bar in good standing, or as Qualifications/Skills: – Significant litigation and trial experience |
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Application Deadline | |
10/01/2018 | |
Application Requirements | |
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Who should be contacted for further information on this opportunity? | |
Kevin Ruderman | |
kruderman@Publiccounsel.net | |
Contact Info | |
Name | |
Kevin Ruderman | |
Title | |
Legal Hiring Coordinator | |
kruderman@publiccounsel.net | |
Address | |
44 Bromfield Street Boston, MA 02108 United States Map It |
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Website | |
https://careers-publiccounsel. |
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Who should the MBLA contact with questions on this request? | |
Kevin Ruderman | |
Phone | |
(617) 910-5769 | |
kruderman@publiccounsel.net | |
Post Category | |
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CAFL Legal Training Attorney – CPCSBethany Serota2018-09-24T12:44:16-04:00