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The Committee for Public Counsel Services, the public defender agency for Massachusetts, is seeking a full-time Trial Attorney to zealously defend against involuntary civil commitment proceedings, including trials and a limited number of appellate cases, for its Northampton office. This office is responsible for civil commitments filed by selected facilities in Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin Counties.
We fight for equal justice and human dignity by supporting our clients in achieving...
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The Children and Family Law Division (CAFL) of CPCS is seeking applicants for Summer 2027 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...
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The Committee for Public Counsel Services, the Massachusetts public defender agency, is seeking two part-time Receptionists to work 20 hours per week in the agency’s administrative office in downtown Boston. The Receptionists welcome visitors, answers incoming phone calls, and processes daily mail deliveries.
The schedule for one part-time Receptionist will be from 9:00AM – 1:00PM and the other will be 11:00AM – 3:00PM, Monday through Friday. The Receptionists will be eligible for full benefits including health,...
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The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), the public defender agency for Massachusetts, is seeking an attorney to serve as Trial Attorney/LGBTQ+ Liaison in the Transition Age Youth (TAY) office, an exciting new initiative of the Children and Family Law (CAFL) Division.
The TAY office will be fully remote until office space is procured. The final office location is expected to be in Framingham but may be in...
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The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), the public defender agency for Massachusetts, is seeking two attorneys to serve as Trial Attorneys in the Transition Age Youth (TAY) office, an exciting new initiative of the Children and Family Law (CAFL) Division.
The TAY office will be fully remote until office space is procured. The final office location is...
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The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) Springfield Office is currently seeking students for our Spring 2027 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 Mental Health Litigation Division (MHLD) of the Committee for Public Counsel Services, the Massachusetts public defender agency, is seeking an experienced and skilled attorney to serve as a Private Panel Support Attorney in Trial Panel Support Unit (TPSU). The TPSU provides leadership oversight and support to attorneys on the MHLD private panels.
Private Panel Support Attorneys are eligible for a hybrid work schedule and may be seated in any CPCS office location, depending on the needs of the TPSU, the attorney, and...
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The Finance Department of the Committee for Public Counsel Services, the public defender agency for Massachusetts, is seeking a full-time Senior Payment Specialist to assist in ensuring the timely and efficient process of legal and other payments of agency obligations.
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), the public defender agency for Massachusetts, is seeking to fill an Administrative Assistant position for its Public Defender Division (PDD) Framingham Office. PDD provides legal representation to adults in criminal court cases, including District and Superior Court.
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...
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The Youth Advocacy Division (YAD), the juvenile defender division of CPCS, is seeking a Supervising Staff Attorney for its Springfield office. The Supervising Staff Attorney will provide zealous legal representation on delinquency and youthful offender cases using the Positive Youth Development Approach and under the direction of the office’s Attorney in Charge, will assist in the supervision of staff Trial Attorneys and help set a positive and supportive office culture.
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The Private Counsel Division and Strategic Litigation Unit of CPCS are seeking applicants for Summer 2027 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...
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The Public Defender Division (PDD) of CPCS is seeking applicants for Summer 2027 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...
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The Youth Advocacy Division (YAD) of CPCS is seeking applicants for Summer 2027 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...
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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...
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The Mental Health Litigation Division of CPCS is seeking applicants for Summer 2027 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.
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The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) Boston PDD Trial Office is currently seeking students for our Spring 2027 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 Children and Family Law Division (CAFL) Boston Office of CPCS is seeking applicants for Spring 2027 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...
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The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) Worcester PDD Trial Office is currently seeking students for our Spring 2027 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 Special Projects Unit is currently seeking law students for Spring 2027 internship positions. The internship will run from January 4 to May 7, 2027. Interns must be enrolled in law school. To apply, please submit a resume and complete the required statement of interest no later than November 27, 2026. We are considering applications on a rolling basis, so we strongly encourage applicants to submit their completed applications as soon as practically possible. If you have any questions, please reach out to Tricia Muse at
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The Mental Health Litigation Division of CPCS is seeking applicants for Spring 2027 internship positions in our Civil Commitment trial offices located in Brockton, Northampton, and Worcester offices and in our Trial Support and Oversight unit located 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.
We fight for equal justice and human dignity by...