Bar Advocate Program Contract Attorneys - Committee for Public Counsel
Boston, MA 02110
About the Job
The Private Counsel Division of the Committee for Public Counsel Services is seeking private attorneys who wish to be self-employed to become contractors with their local Bar Advcoate Programs. This is not a job posting for a position within CPCS.
Overview
The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) is the state agency in Massachusetts responsible for providing legal services to indigent persons in criminal matters where the laws of the Commonwealth or the state or federal constitution mandate that counsel be provided. As part of its mission to provide holistic, client-centered representation, CPCS contracts with local Bar Advocate Programs, located in each county of the Commonwealth, to provide legal services to adult criminal defendants and juvenile offenders. This posting is specifically for private attorneys who wish to be self-employed and not for those attorneys who wish to be employed by the Committee for Public Counsel Services.
Qualifications
- Must be licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
How to Apply
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL BAR ADVOCATE PROGRAM TO APPLY:
Barnstable County Bar Advocates, Inc. 2 Harold Street Harwich Port, MA 02646 508-432-8866 (same for fax) barnstableba@publiccounsel.net Kim Sarowsky, Administrator
Bristol County Bar Advocates, Inc. 448 County Street, 1st Floor New Bedford, MA 02740-5012 508-999-1322; 508-999-0477 (FAX) bristolba@publiccounsel.net Kelly Walsh Barley, Program Administrator
Franklin County Bar Assoc. Advocates, Inc. 20 Federal Street, Suite 4 Greenfield, MA 01301-3302 413-774-2994 same for FAX Jennifer Lively, Executive Director
Hampshire County Bar Advocates, Inc. 15 Gothic Street, Suite 10 Northampton, MA 01060-3084 413-586-5038; 413-586-7388 (FAX) Rebecca J. Ryan, Administrator
Middlesex Defense Attorneys, Inc. 200 Trade Center, Room 605 Woburn, MA 01801 781-939-0441; 781-939-0442 (FAX) Karen Brann, Program Administrator |
Berkshire County Bar Advocates, Inc. 85 East Street Pittsfield, MA 01201-5313 413-442-7444; 413-442-7791 (FAX) Brenda K. Fiero, Administrator
Essex County Bar Assoc. Advocates, Inc. 100 Cummings Center, Suite 312 J Beverly, MA 01915 978-744-7092; 978-741-7415 (FAX) Deborah J. Pollock, Administrator
Hampden County Lawyers for Justice, Inc. 20 Maple Street, 2nd Floor Springfield, MA 01103 413-732-7110; 413-732-6545 (FAX) Sarah Pegus, Administrator
Island Bar Advocates, Inc. P.O. Box 1270 282 Upper Main Street Edgartown, MA 02539 508-627-3322; 508-627-7848 (FAX)
Norfolk County Bar Advocates, Inc. 1359 Hancock Street, Suite 4 Quincy, MA 02169 617-472-6006; 617-472-6004 (FAX) Barbara Fonseca, Executive Director
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Pilgrim Advocates, Inc. 144 Main Street, 4th Floor Brockton, MA 02301 508-583-6966; 508-583-6967 (FAX) Jean M. Lee, Executive Director
Bar Advocates of Worcester County, Inc. 370 Main Street, Suite 975 Worcester, MA 01608-2413 508-753-9069; 508-754-6909 (FAX) Christina Murphy, Administrator | Suffolk Lawyers for Justice, Inc. 529 Main Street, Suite P242 617-348-0088; 857-576-5603 (FAX) director@sljinc.org or www.sljinc.org Nicole M. Revesz, Executive Director |
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.
Qualifications:Must be licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Responsibilities:For additional information, including payment rates and how to apply see the following:
- CPCS Enabling Statute, G.L. ch. 211D. https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartIII/TitleI/Chapter211D
- CPCS website/Attorney and Vendor Resources. https://www.publiccounsel.net/professional/
- CPCS Assigned Counsel Manual. https://www.publiccounsel.net/assigned-counsel-manual/