The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) Innocence Program 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 Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) Fall River Public Defender Division currently has openings for Spring 2026 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...

The Mental Health Litigation Division of CPCS is seeking applicants for Spring 2026 internship positions in our Civil Commitment trial offices located in Brockton, Northampton, Roxbury, 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.       

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 Spring 2026 January to Mid-May 2026 internship positions.    We fight for equal justice and human dignity by supporting our...

The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) Salem Public Defender Division currently has openings for 2026 Spring semester interns.     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 Special Projects Unit is currently seeking law students for Spring 2026 internship positions.  The internship will run from January 5 to May 8, 2026. Interns must be enrolled in law school. To apply, please submit a resume and complete the required statement of interest no later than November 28, 2025. 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 

The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) Alternative Commitment & Registration Support Unit 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 Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) Worcester 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 Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) Lowell PDD 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 Youth Advocacy Division (YAD) Worcester Office of CPCS is seeking applicants 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...

The Children and Family Law Division (CAFL) Lowell Office of CPCS is seeking applicants 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 Children and Family Law Division (CAFL) Appellate Panel Support Unit is seeking applicants for fall 2025 and 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 Committee for Public Counsel Services, the public defender agency of Massachusetts, is seeking applicants for a full-time Assignment Coordinator to support the work of the Mental Health Litigation Division Administration.  The Assignment Coordinator is a key member of the MHLD Administration and helps ensure that all clients are assigned counsel for matters related to M.G.L. c. 123.   We fight for equal justice and human dignity by supporting our clients in achieving their legal...

The Finance Department is seeking a full-time 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 rights of individuals and promote just public policy to protect the rights of all.

The Immigration Impact Unit of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), the public defender agency of Massachusetts, is seeking to fill the position of Staff Counsel I to provide immigration advice, training, and litigation support to court appointed attorneys throughout Massachusetts.    The position allows for a hybrid work schedule.   

The Mental Health Litigation Division of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), the Massachusetts public defender agency, is seeking to fill the Attorney in Charge position in its Roxbury Trial Office.  This position is currently seated at Federal Street in Boston and the unit is responsible for civil commitments filed by Lemuel Shattuck Hospital, Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center, Arbour HRI, and other facilities in the metro-Boston area.  

The Committee for Public Counsel Services, the public defender agency of Massachusetts, is seeking applications for a Legislative Policy Counsel to work with the General Counsel in representing and advocating for the Agency before the Legislature and Executive Branch of the government.   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...

CONTRACTED ATTORNEY OPPORTUNITY: PRIVATE ATTORNEY CONTRACT POSITIONS WITH CPCS   Unlock your potential with CPCS through this contracted attorney opportunity—ideal for full-time or part-time attorneys looking to make a meaningful impact as a public defense attorney in Massachusetts.   ABOUT US 

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...

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.  Public Defenders begin their work by representing clients who are charged with criminal offenses within the final jurisdiction of the District Court, including misdemeanors and felonies, see G.L....