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Overview The Finance Department of the Committee for Public Counsel Services, the public defender agency for Massachusetts, is seeking a full-time Accounts Payable Supervisor to assist the review, reconciliation, payment, and reporting of agency obligations. We fight for equal justice and human dign

Overview The Public Defender Division of Committee for Public Counsel Services, the Massachusetts public defender agency, is seeking an Investigator for the Springfield Office. Investigators conduct criminal defense investigations and aid in trial preparation for CPCS Trial Attorneys in District and

Overview The Committee for Public Counsel Services, the public defender agency for Massachusetts, seeks a Lead Administrative Assistant to support the Administrative Office of the Public Defender Division. This position will be based in Boston and will be eligible for a limited hybrid schedule. We f

Overview The Children and Family Law Division (CAFL) of the Committee for Public Counsel Services, the Massachusetts public defender agency, is seeking a full-time Social Worker to work with attorneys representing children and indigent parents in our Worcester office. We fight for equal justice and

Overview The Children and Family Law Division (CAFL) of the Committee for Public Counsel Services, the Massachusetts public defender agency, is seeking a full-time Social Worker to work with attorneys representing children and indigent parents in our Fall River office. We fight for equal justice and

Overview 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 dai

Overview 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 off

Overview 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

Overview 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

Overview MARKETING, COMMUNICATION & DIGITAL CONTENT CREATION FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE INTERNSHIP 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

Overview 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 stud

Overview 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 dign

Overview 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 righ

Overview 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 bo

Overview 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 A

Overview 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

Overview 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 op

Overview 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 Nov

Overview 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 r

Overview 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 a