The Committee for Public Counsel Services, the public defender agency for Massachusetts, is seeking applicants from experienced attorneys to fill two newly created positions in the Private Counsel Division’s Criminal Appeals Unit.  These Post-Conviction Oversight Attorneys will provide support to, and oversight of, post-conviction panel members, evaluate, present, and respond to requests for screening counsel, and screen post-conviction cases as well as handle a small caseload of new trial motions and appeals.  

The Committee for Public Counsel Services, the Massachusetts public defender agency, is seeking a full-time Paralegal in the Private Counsel Division Criminal Appeals Unit.    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...

The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), the public defender agency for Massachusetts, is excited to announce the opening of a Transition Age Youth Office, a new initiative in the Children and Family Law Division “conflicts office,” the Family Justice Advocates. We are seeking an experienced attorney to be the first Attorney in Charge. The Attorney in Charge will lead and supervise a multidisciplinary team, committed to improving representation and advocacy for the specific issues young adults and transition age youth face when caught up in the family regulation system.

The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), the Massachusetts public defender agency, is seeking an experienced attorney to help promote the high-quality representation of children and adults in family regulation/child welfare appeals.  The attorney will be a core member of the Children and Family Law Division’s Appellate Panel Support Unit (APSU), which provides support, oversight, and training for approximately 150 private attorneys who represent children and adults in family regulation/child welfare appellate matters.

The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), the public defender agency for Massachusetts, is seeking to fill an Administrative Assistant position for the Youth Advocacy Division (YAD) Springfield Office. The Administrative Assistant position is a full-time, benefits-eligible position that supports a busy public defender trial office.   We fight for equal justice and human dignity by supporting our clients in achieving their legal and life goals. We...

The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), the public defender agency for Massachusetts, is seeking applications for an experienced appellate attorney for an Oversight Counsel position in The Alternative Commitment and Registration Support Unit of the Private Counsel Division. Oversight Counsel provide oversight and support to attorneys representing indigent clients in SDP civil commitment appeals and appeals of administrative classifications from SORB and the Superior Court. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.  

The Committee for Public Counsel Services, the Massachusetts public defender agency, is seeking applications for a Staff Interpreter position in the Boston Office of the Public Defender Division. This position will provide interpreting and translating services for Spanish speaking clients and be based in the Boston Office but will be expected to provide interpreter services throughout Suffolk County. This is a full-time position (35 hours/week) and is benefits eligible.

The Committee for Public Counsel Services, the Massachusetts public defender agency, is seeking applications for a Staff Interpreter position in the Malden Office of the Public Defender Division. This position will provide interpreting and translating services for Spanish speaking clients and be based in the Malden Office but will be expected to provide interpreter services to CPCS staff and clients throughout Middlesex County and Salem as well. This is a full-time position (35 hours/week) and is benefits eligible....

The Committee for Public Counsel Services, the Massachusetts public defender agency, is seeking applications for a Staff Interpreter position in the Worcester Office of the Public Defender Division. This position will provide interpreting and translating services for Spanish speaking clients and be based in the Worcester Office but will be expected to provide interpreter services throughout Worcester County and in Framingham. This is a full-time position (35 hours/week) and is benefits eligible.  

The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), the public defender agency for Massachusetts, is seeking a Supervising Administrative Assistant for our Public Defender Division Framingham Office. The Supervising AA supports the Attorney-in-Charge in running the day-to-day duties of this fast-paced trial office. The Framingham Office provides legal representation and advocacy to indigent adults in criminal misdemeanor and felony cases in area courts.   We...

The Committee for Public Counsel Services, the Massachusetts public defender agency, is seeking a full-time Appeals Attorney for its Mental Health Litigation Division Appeals Unit.  The position may be located in any CPCS office depending on the needs of the selected candidate, the Appeals Unit, and the availability of office space. The position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.   We fight for equal justice and human dignity by supporting our clients...

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 Lawrence 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...

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 Roxbury Office.   YAD Trial Attorneys provide zealous legal representation on delinquency and youthful offender cases using the Positive Youth Development Approach, as well as using all the same criminal defense skills needed to practice in district and superior...

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...