The Committee for Public Counsel Services, the Massachusetts state public defender agency, is seeking a full-time Accounts Payable Assistant for its Finance Department.  The Accounts Payable Assistant assists in the processing of documentation received for legal and court related services.   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...

The Committee for Public Counsel Services, the Massachusetts public defender agency, is seeking a Facilities Technician to assist with maintaining Agency facilities and following Agency facilities policies and procedures to ensure employee workspaces are safe and problem-free.   Travel for this position is expected up to 70% of working hours in order to support the more than 20 office locations around the Commonwealth. ...

The Committee for Public Counsel Services, the Massachusetts state public defender agency, is seeking two full-time IT Support Specialists in its Information Technology Division to work directly with staff via phone, email, and in-person to address staff technology challenges and deliver new technology.  These positions are part of the IT Infrastructure team. The IT Division has permanent workspace in Boston, Brockton, Worcester and Springfield.  One position will be located in Boston and the other in either Worcester or Springfield, depending on the needs of the Division and the selected candidate.

The Committee for Public Counsel Services, the Massachusetts state public defender agency, is seeking an experienced IT professional to supervise IT Helpdesk staff and ensure service delivery and support to nearly 800 staff across 20 office locations around the Commonwealth.  The position is part of the IT Infrastructure team. The IT Division has permanent workspace in Boston, Brockton, Worcester and Springfield and this position may be seated in any available IT workspace.

The Mental Health Litigation Division (MHLD) of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) is seeking a full-time Trial Attorney for civil commitment cases including trials and a limited number of appellate cases for its Roxbury Commitment Unit.  This position is currently a temporary remote work position until the Unit relocates to a permanent office location. This office is responsible for civil commitments filed by Lemuel Shattuck Hospital, Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center, HRI Hospital in Brookline, and other facilities in the metro-Boston area.  

The Public Defender Division of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), the Massachusetts public defender agency, is seeking to fill the Attorney-in-Charge position in the Quincy Office. The PDD provides legal representation and zealous advocacy to indigent clients who are charged with criminal offenses in both the District and Superior Courts. We fight for equal justice and human dignity by supporting our clients in achieving...

The Public Defender Division of the Committee for Public Counsel Services, the public defender agency of Massachusetts, is seeking a superior and district court practitioner for a Trial Attorney position in our Brockton Office, located in Plymouth County. The Public Defender Division provides legal representation and zealous advocacy to the indigent community.   We fight for equal justice and human dignity by supporting our clients in achieving their legal and life goals. We zealously advocate for the...

The Committee for Public Counsel Services, the public defender agency of Massachusetts, is seeking an experienced attorney for a Private Panel Support Attorney position in the Criminal Trial Support Unit of the Private Counsel Division.  The Criminal Trial Support Unit is responsible for the oversight of attorneys who provide representation to indigent criminal defense clients with cases in the Massachusetts trial courts.    We fight for equal justice and human dignity by supporting our clients...

The Youth Advocacy Division of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), the Massachusetts public defender agency, is seeking to an experienced juvenile defender to fill the Attorney in Charge position in its Worcester Office.   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.

The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) Boston PDD Trial Office is currently seeking students for our Spring 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.  

The Private Counsel Division and Strategic Litigation Unit of CPCS are seeking applicants for Summer 2026 internship positions across the Commonwealth. We are interested in law students (both with and without SJC Rule 3:03 Certification), graduate students, and undergraduate students for opportunities with these offices.   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...

The Mental Health Litigation Division of CPCS is seeking applicants for Summer 2026 internship positions in our Civil Commitment trial offices located in Brockton, Northampton, Roxbury, and Worcester offices and in our Trial Panel Support unit in Boston. We are interested in law students both with and without SJC Rule 3:03 Certification for opportunities with the Mental Health Litigation Division.         

The Youth Advocacy Division of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), the Massachusetts public defender agency, is seeking to fill a Trial Attorney position in its Springfield Office.   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.  

The Public Defender Division (PDD) of CPCS is seeking applicants for Summer 2026 internship positions across the Commonwealth.  We are interested in law students (both with and without SJC Rule 3:03 Certification), graduate students, and undergraduate students for opportunities in the Public Defender Division.     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...

The Youth Advocacy Division (YAD) of CPCS is seeking applicants for Summer 2026 internship positions across the Commonwealth. We are interested in law students (both with and without SJC Rule 3:03 Certification), graduate students, and undergraduate students for opportunities in the Youth Advocacy Division.     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...

The Children and Family Law Division (CAFL) of CPCS is seeking applicants for Summer 2026 internship positions across the Commonwealth. We are interested in law students (both with and without SJC Rule 3:03 Certification), graduate students, and undergraduate students for opportunities with the Children and Family Law Division.   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...

The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) is seeking applicants for the Summer Racial Justice Internship Program.  Interns will be assigned to work with various offices, including the Training Department and the Director of Equity & Inclusion.    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...

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...

The Committee for Public Counsel Services, the Massachusetts state public defender agency, is seeking a Manager of Infrastructure Operations to lead and optimize its IT infrastructure team and environment. This critical role is responsible for supervising IT infrastructure staff and managing the daily operations and maintenance of the Agency’s hardware and software systems. Key areas of oversight include end-user computing, on-premises data centers, backup and replication processes, and the Agency’s Azure and Microsoft 365 cloud environments.  

The Public Defender Division, Malden Office is currently seeking students for Spring 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.