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Legislative Policy Counsel - Office of the General CounselCommittee for Public Counsel Services • Boston, MA, United States
Legislative Policy Counsel - Office of the General Counsel

Legislative Policy Counsel - Office of the General Counsel

Committee for Public Counsel Services • Boston, MA, United States
Hace 11 días
Tipo de contrato
  • A tiempo completo
Descripción del trabajo

Overview

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 protect the rights of all.

Our Values

Corubits

  • Accountability
  • Respect
  • Excellence

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION MISSION STATEMENT

CPCS is committed to protecting the fundamental constitutional and human rights of our assigned clients through zealous advocacy, community-oriented defense, and the fullness of excellent legal representation. We are dedicated to building and maintaining strong professional relationships, while striving to accept, listen to and respect the diverse circumstances of each client, as we dedicate ourselves to meeting their individual needs.

AGENCY OVERVIEW

CPCS is the state agency in Massachusetts responsible for providing an attorney when the state or federal constitution or a state statute requires the appointment of an attorney for a person who cannot afford to retain one.

The clients we represent are diverse across every context imaginable and bring many unique cultural dimensions to the matters we address.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Office of the General Counsel is responsible for providing legal counsel to the Agency and representing and advocating for the Agency before the Legislature and Executive Branch of the government.

The Legislative Policy Counsel will assist the General Counsel’s team in promoting the best laws and regulations that align with positive life outcomes for CPCS clients.

Qualifications

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

  • Eligible to practice law in this jurisdiction as a member of the Massachusetts bar in good standing, or as an attorney in another jurisdiction who is eligible to engage in limited Massachusetts practice under Supreme Judicial Court Rule 3 : 04;
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in state government or related field with experience working with the Massachusetts’ state legislature;
  • Access to a personal computer with home internet access sufficient to work remotely.
  • QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

  • Knowledge of the legislative process and media relations;
  • Strong leadership skills and qualities;
  • Significant public sector experience, including public policy and budget advocacy;
  • Understand and embrace the principles of zealous advocacy for indigent persons for whom there is a right to court-appointed counsel;
  • Strong communication, analytical, interpersonal, negotiation and decision-making skills;
  • Ability to work with courts, state administrators and agencies, and legislators;
  • Experience working with organizations providing legal services to indigent persons;
  • Ability to speak publicly and write speeches and presentations for others.
  • Responsibilities

    RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Building and maintaining relationships with legal and other associations to promote the welfare of CPCS clients;
  • Researching, drafting and tracking legislation pertinent to the provision of legal services and the laws that affect our clients;
  • Advocating for the interests of the agency and its clients to the Executive Branch, the Legislature, the Judiciary, and advocacy groups;
  • Generating policy memorandums for distribution to policy makers and the general public;
  • Assisting the General Counsel in representing and advocating on behalf of the agency before the legislative and executive branches;
  • Drafting, filing and analyzing legislation that affects the rights of clients and agency operations;
  • Presenting written and oral testimony before legislative committees, coalition meetings and conferences;
  • Providing periodic reports to the General Counsel and Chief Counsel to be presented at the CPCS governing board;
  • Establishing and maintaining a resources bank;
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • EEO Statement

    The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

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