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The Mental Health Litigation Division of CPCS is seeking applicants for Fall 2026 internship positions in our Civil Commitment trial office located in Brockton. We are interested in law students both with and without SJC Rule 3:03 Certification for opportunities with the Mental Health Litigation Division.
We fight for equal justice and human dignity by supporting our clients in achieving their legal and life goals. We...
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The Committee for Public Counsel Services, the Massachusetts public defender agency, is seeking an experienced mental health attorney with management experience to serve as the Managing Director in its Mental Health Litigation Division. The Managing Director will support and oversee the four Mental Health Litigation Trial Offices located in Brockton, Northampton, Roxbury, and Worcester.
We fight for equal justice and human dignity by supporting our clients in achieving their legal and life goals. We zealously advocate for...
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The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), the public defender agency for Massachusetts, is seeking to fill an Administrative Assistant position for its Public Defender Division (PDD) Hyannis Office. PDD provides legal representation to adults in criminal court cases, including District and Superior Court. This is a part-time benefits eligible position that is scheduled to work 19 hours per week (0.54 FTE).
We fight for equal justice and human dignity by supporting our clients in achieving their legal and life...
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The CPCS Training Department is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide administrative, technical, and general support within the Training Department and primary support for the staff working in the Mental Health Litigation Division Training and the Youth Advocacy Training areas of the Training Department.
The Training Department is located in Boston and this position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule with a...
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The Committee for Public Counsel Services, the Massachusetts public defender agency, is seeking a full-time Paralegal with a strong sense of the daily injustices faced by CPCS’ clients and a commitment to fighting those injustices. The Strategic Litigation Unit is located in Boston and this position is expected to be in the office daily.
We fight for equal justice and human dignity by supporting our clients in achieving their legal and life goals. We zealously advocate for the...
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The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) Worcester PDD Trial Office is currently seeking students for our Fall 2026 internship positions.
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.
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The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) Lowell PDD office is currently seeking students for our Fall 2026 internship positions.
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.
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The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) Brockton PDD office is currently seeking students for our Fall 2026 internship positions.
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.
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The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) Innocence Program is currently seeking students for our Fall 2026 internship positions.
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.
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The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), the Massachusetts state public defender agency, is seeking a Project Coordinator to assist the Training Chief with on-going and special projects including coordinating all cross-practice area initiatives.
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...
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The Children and Family Law Division (CAFL) Lowell Office of CPCS is seeking applicants for Fall 2026 internship positions.
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...
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The CPCS Public Defender Division, Norfolk County Office (located in Quincy MA and accessible by the T-Red Line) is currently seeking students for our Fall 2026 (August 24, 2026 thru Mid-December) internship positions.
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...
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The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) Fall River Public Defender Division currently has openings for 2026 Fall semester interns. Here in the Fall River PDD office, we represent adults accused of felony and misdemeanor offenses. We also represent low-income clients who face civil commitment based on mental illness or substance use.
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...
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The Youth Advocacy Division (YAD) Worcester Office of CPCS is seeking applicants for Fall 2026 internship positions.
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...
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The Committee for Public Counsel Services, the Massachusetts public defender agency, is seeking a full-time Supervising Administrative Assistant to support the Deputy Chief Counsel of the Youth Advocacy Division (YAD). The Supervising Administrative Assistant will also support the YAD Managing Directors. This position will be based in Boston and is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.
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Are you passionate about social justice? Do you enjoy connecting people and employment opportunities? Do you have some curiosity about careers in the legal profession? Are you committed to diversity and equity? This is a great opportunity to grow your human resources career and make difference!
The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), the Massachusetts state public...
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The Human Resources Department of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), the Massachusetts public defender agency, is excited to announce a new role on the Benefits Team – the Benefits Specialist. This position will be based in Boston but will be eligible for a hybrid work schedule.
We fight for equal justice and human dignity by supporting...
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The Human Resources Department of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), the Massachusetts public defender agency, is seeking to fill an HR Generalist position to help support the Recruiting & Hiring Team. This position will be based in Boston but will be eligible for a hybrid work schedule with a minimum of two days in office per week.
We...
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The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), the public defender agency for Massachusetts, is seeking attorneys to represent children and parents in family regulation cases. CPCS provides legal representation for those unable to afford an attorney. The Children and Family Law Division (CAFL) provides legal representation to children and indigent parents in family regulation matters, including care and protection (C&P) proceedings, children requiring assistance (CRA) cases, actions to terminate parental rights, guardianship-of-a-minor cases, and any other child custody proceeding where the Department of Children and Families (DCF) is a...
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The Public Defender Division of CPCS is seeking Trial Attorneys to provide criminal defense representation in various offices throughout the Commonwealth. The Public Defender Division provides legal representation and advocacy to indigent clients who are charged with criminal offenses in both the District and Superior Courts.