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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 Children and Family Law Division (CAFL) Appeals Unit 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 rights...
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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 Mental Health Litigation Division (MHLD) Brockton Commitment Unit of the Committee for Public Counsel Services 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 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, the Massachusetts public defender agency, is seeking a full-time Paralegal for its Mental Health Litigation Division Appeals Unit. This newly created position involves working closely with the Director of Mental Health Appeals to make case assignments to private panel attorneys, as well as communicating with clients while they are awaiting assignment of an attorney, drafting pleadings, conducting legal research, and assisting in developing trainings and resource materials.
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The Immigration Impact Unit of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), the public defender agency of Massachusetts, is seeking an experienced attorney to fill the position of Supervising Attorney as part of the Massachusetts Access to Counsel Initiative (MACI). Under the direction of the Unit’s Director, the Supervising Attorney will supervise Staff Attorneys and will also provide direct representation to indigent Massachusetts residents in removal proceedings.
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The Training Department of the Committee for Public Counsel Services, the public defender agency for Massachusetts, is seeking an attorney with experience in family regulation law to be a Legal Training Attorney in the Children and Family Law (CAFL) Practice Area. The Training Department is located in Boston but this position may be seated in any available CPCS office, depending on the needs of the candidate, Training Department, and available space.
We fight for equal justice and human...
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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 Private Counsel Division Criminal Appeals Unit. The Assignment Coordinator communicates with clients, attorneys, and other community members and ensures that essential information regarding case assignments and other information is entered into the appropriate databases.
We fight for equal justice and human dignity...