Description:
Overview:A Government Entity is seeking a dynamic experienced leader to serve as Deputy Chief Counsel of 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 just public policy to protect the rights of all.
Our Values:
Courage • Accountability • Respect • Excellence
Diversity and Inclusion Mission Statement
A Government Entity 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. It Is Our Cpcs Mission to Achieve These Goals, and In Furtherance Thereof, We Embrace and Endorse Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as Our Core Values as We Maintain a Steadfast Commitment To: (1) Ensure that Cpcs Management and Staff Members Represent a Broad Range of Human Differences and Experience; (2) Provide a Work Climate that Is Respectful and Supports Success; and (3) Promote the Dignity and Well-Being of All Staff Members. A Government Entity Leadership Is Responsible for Ensuring Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. the Ability to Achieve These Goals with Any Level of Certainty Is Ultimately the Responsibility of Each Member of The A Government Entity Community.
Courage • Accountability • Respect • Excellence
Diversity and Inclusion Mission Statement
A Government Entity 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. It Is Our Cpcs Mission to Achieve These Goals, and In Furtherance Thereof, We Embrace and Endorse Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as Our Core Values as We Maintain a Steadfast Commitment To: (1) Ensure that Cpcs Management and Staff Members Represent a Broad Range of Human Differences and Experience; (2) Provide a Work Climate that Is Respectful and Supports Success; and (3) Promote the Dignity and Well-Being of All Staff Members. A Government Entity Leadership Is Responsible for Ensuring Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. the Ability to Achieve These Goals with Any Level of Certainty Is Ultimately the Responsibility of Each Member of The A Government Entity Community.
Position Overview:
A Government Entity Is Seeking a New Deputy Chief Counsel Who Has the Talent, Vision, and Perseverance to Lead a Dedicated, Experienced, and Skilled Group of Attorneys, Social Workers, Administrative Professionals, and Peer Advocates in Providing Ever-Improving, High-Quality Advocacy to Clients and Engaging with Client Communities. the Deputy Chief Counsel Will Also Lead the Development and Advancement of The Division's Policy Priorities to Transform the Racism-Laden Family Regulation System – One that Regularly Traumatizes Children, Families, and Whole Communities – Into a System that Provide Supports and Services to Help Them Thrive.
The Deputy Chief Counsel Provides Direct Supervision to Three Managing Directors (overseeing the Staff Litigation Offices), the Directors of Cafl's Trial and Appellate Panels, the Director of Social Work, the Director of Private Social Work Services, and An Administrative Assistant. the Cafl Training Director, to Whom the Deputy Chief Counsel Provides Significant Substantive Direction, and A Government Entity's Director of Education Advocacy, Whom the Deputy Chief Counsel Works with To Ensure that Cafl Clients' Education Needs Are Met, Are Also Part of The Cafl Leadership Team.
The Cafl Deputy Chief Counsel Reports to The Chief Counsel and Is a Member of The A Government Entity Senior Management Team, Which Develops and Implements Agency Fiscal, Operational, Human Resource, It, and Legislative Policies.
Qualifications:
Minimum Entrance Requirements:
Qualifications/skills:
The Successful Candidate Will Have Some or All of The Following:
Compensation:
A Government Entity Offers a Competitive Compensation, Benefits, and Pension Package; a Diverse and Inclusive Culture; Colleagues and Co-Workers Who Are Committed to And Passionate About Their Work; and The Opportunity to Serve.
Application Information
Candidates Should Submit a Résumé, Writing Sample, and Statement of Interest.
The Position Will Be Posted until Filled, However Preference Will Be Given to Candidates Who Apply Prior to February 26, 2023.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities
The Deputy Chief's Duties Include, but Are Not Limited To:
A Government Entity Is Seeking a New Deputy Chief Counsel Who Has the Talent, Vision, and Perseverance to Lead a Dedicated, Experienced, and Skilled Group of Attorneys, Social Workers, Administrative Professionals, and Peer Advocates in Providing Ever-Improving, High-Quality Advocacy to Clients and Engaging with Client Communities. the Deputy Chief Counsel Will Also Lead the Development and Advancement of The Division's Policy Priorities to Transform the Racism-Laden Family Regulation System – One that Regularly Traumatizes Children, Families, and Whole Communities – Into a System that Provide Supports and Services to Help Them Thrive.
The Deputy Chief Counsel Provides Direct Supervision to Three Managing Directors (overseeing the Staff Litigation Offices), the Directors of Cafl's Trial and Appellate Panels, the Director of Social Work, the Director of Private Social Work Services, and An Administrative Assistant. the Cafl Training Director, to Whom the Deputy Chief Counsel Provides Significant Substantive Direction, and A Government Entity's Director of Education Advocacy, Whom the Deputy Chief Counsel Works with To Ensure that Cafl Clients' Education Needs Are Met, Are Also Part of The Cafl Leadership Team.
The Cafl Deputy Chief Counsel Reports to The Chief Counsel and Is a Member of The A Government Entity Senior Management Team, Which Develops and Implements Agency Fiscal, Operational, Human Resource, It, and Legislative Policies.
Qualifications:
Minimum Entrance Requirements:
- Be a Member in Good Standing of The Massachusetts Bar, or Be Licensed in Another Jurisdiction and Eligible to Practice in Massachusetts Under Supreme Judicial Court Rule 3:04;
- Have at Least Ten (10) Years of Litigation Experience, Five (5) Years of Which Must Be in The Practice of Family Regulation Law;
- Have at Least Five (5) Years of Management Experience, Including Supervision of Legal and Support Staff;
- Access to An Automobile in Order to Travel to Cafl Offices, Courts, and Other Locations that Are Not Easily Accessible by Public Transportation; And,
- Access to A Personal Computer with Home Internet Access Sufficient to Work Remotely.
Qualifications/skills:
The Successful Candidate Will Have Some or All of The Following:
- A Commitment to Client-Directed Representation on Behalf of Children, Young Adults, and Parents Involved in The Family Regulation/child Welfare System;
- Strong Leadership Skills and Qualities;
- Strong Analytical, Interpersonal, Communication, Negotiation, and Decision-Making Skills;
- Strong Written and Oral Advocacy Skills;
- A Demonstrated Commitment to The Principles of Zealous Advocacy and Community-Oriented Defense in The Representation of Indigent Clients;
- Demonstrated Ability to Develop, Support, and Mentor Staff;
- Ability to Work Successfully with Courts and Leaders of Other State and Private Organizations Involved in The Family Regulation/child Welfare System;
- Prior Experience in A Policy-Making Position Which Required Data Analysis; And,
- Demonstrated Commitment to Anti-Racism and To Reducing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in The Family Regulation/child Welfare System.
Compensation:
A Government Entity Offers a Competitive Compensation, Benefits, and Pension Package; a Diverse and Inclusive Culture; Colleagues and Co-Workers Who Are Committed to And Passionate About Their Work; and The Opportunity to Serve.
Application Information
Candidates Should Submit a Résumé, Writing Sample, and Statement of Interest.
The Position Will Be Posted until Filled, However Preference Will Be Given to Candidates Who Apply Prior to February 26, 2023.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities
The Deputy Chief's Duties Include, but Are Not Limited To:
- Defining Cafl's Vision, Priorities, and Goals in Collaboration with The Chief Counsel and Communicating with Cafl Staff Members and Private Attorneys About Them with Inspiring Messaging;
- Managing and Supervising the Cafl Leadership Team to Promote a Culture of Courage, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence;
- Directly Supervising the Cafl Managing Directors, Panel Directors, Directors of Social Work, and An Administrative Assistant and Providing Direction to Other Members of The Cafl Leadership Team;
- Overseeing Approximately 150 Cafl Staff Members and All Aspects of The Division's Operations Through Managerial Supervision, Development and Implementation of Policies, and Allocation of Financial and Other Resources;
- Setting Performance Standards to Support the Achievement of The Division's Goals and Supporting and Overseeing the Performance of Cafl Staff and Panel Members in Their Compliance with Those Standards and A Government Entity's Assigned Counsel Manual;
- Working Closely with The A Government Entity Training Chief, Who Supervises the Cafl Training Director, to Prioritize and Ensure the Delivery of Training and Other Professional Development Opportunities for Staff and Private Attorneys;
- Overseeing the Certification, Recertification, and (in Partnership with The A Government Entity Training Chief) Training of Private Attorneys in Family Regulation Proceedings in All Courts of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts;
- Collaborating Internally with Other A Government Entity Divisions and Departments, and Working Externally with The Department of Children and Families, Court Leadership, the Legislature, and Other Stakeholders to Develop Fairer Procedures and Generate Better Outcomes for Our Clients;
- Working with The General Counsel on Legislative and Policy Advocacy, Reviewing Pending Legislation, Drafting Bills, and Testifying on Proposed Legislation Before State Legislative Committees;
- Working with The A Government Entity Communications Director on Strategies for Communicating Information About Family Regulation Issues and Issues Relating to Clients and Client Communities;
- Connecting with The National Community of Public Defenders and Other Experts in Family Regulation, Human Rights, and Social Justice to Exchange Ideas and Resources;
- Advancing the Division-Wide Commitment to Reducing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in The Family Regulation System, Promoting Cultural Humility in Cafl Work, and Providing Leadership and Support to A Government Entity Efforts to Foster a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace to Become an Anti-Racism Organization; And,
- Other Duties as Assigned.
