[Hiring] Managing Director @Committee for Public Counsel

Role Description

The Committee for Public Counsel Services, the Massachusetts public defender agency, is seeking an experienced criminal defense attorney with management experience to serve as Managing Director in the Private Counsel Division. This Managing Director will primarily oversee approximately four county-based Criminal Conflict trial offices which will be located across the Commonwealth. The Managing Director may be seated in Boston or in any available Conflict Office space, depending on the needs of the Division and the candidate.

We fight for equal justice and human dignity by supporting our clients in achieving their legal and life goals. We zealously advocate for the rights of individuals and promote just public policy to protect the rights of all.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to the representation of indigent persons.
• Minimum of eight years’ experience as a practicing criminal defense attorney, including experiences representing indigent criminal clients and significant jury trial, appellate, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Four years of managerial experience.
• Commitment to serving a culturally diverse, low-income population.
• Eligible to practice law in Massachusetts or another jurisdiction eligible for limited Massachusetts practice.
• Access to reliable transportation for travel to offices, courts, and other locations throughout the state.
• Reliable home internet access sufficient to work remotely.

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Capacity for close attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Supervising AICs and assisting them in effectively managing PC’s Criminal Conflict Offices.
• Completing annual performance evaluations for all direct reports.
• Ensuring AICs work collaboratively with HR to address employee relations and performance issues.
• Supervising Senior Trial Counsel and collaborating with AICs on case assignments and mentoring obligations.
• Working with the Supervisor of Social Services Advocacy and the Supervisor of Investigations for effective collaboration.
• Identifying and addressing systemic issues in the operation of Criminal Conflict Offices.
• Developing and implementing a plan to collect and use case-related data to promote high-quality representation.
• Facilitating strong communication across the assigned region and with the Deputy Chief Counsel.
• Assisting AICs in creating and maintaining a positive workplace environment.
• Working with the AICs, Training Department, and Equity & Inclusion Director to ensure cultural competence.
• Investigating and responding to legal conflicts, legal ethics questions, and complaints.
• Working with Facilities and IT to address office space and technical needs.
• Maintaining a professional relationship and leadership role with the local judiciary, PDD, and private bar.
• Working with CPCS and PC leadership to develop and execute policies and strategic plans.
• Addressing budget and spending issues and preparing budget requests and spending plans.
• Other duties as assigned.

EEO Statement

The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation as required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other applicable federal and state statutes and organizational policies. Applicants who have questions about equal employment opportunity or who need reasonable accommodations can contact the Chief Human Resources Officer, Sandra DeBow-Huang, at [email protected].