Supervising Attorney - Immigration Impact Unit

Overview 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. Position Overview The Immigration Impact Unit is seeking an experienced attorney with a minimum of five years of experience in immigration legal practice. Under the direction of the MACI Program Director and the IIU Director, the Supervising Attorney will assist in the supervision of Staff Attorneys and will have their own caseload of indigent Massachusetts residents in removal proceedings. Supervising Attorneys will be involved in the day‑to‑day operations of the MACI representation program and will help train and mentor staff. These positions are contingent on renewed grant‑funding from the Governor’s Office for Refugees and Immigrants and are funded only for the duration of the grant period. Minimum Entrance Requirements Must be eligible to practice law either as a member of the Massachusetts bar in good standing or as a member in good standing of the bar of another jurisdiction and be qualified to practice federal immigration law. Minimum of five years of experience providing immigration representation. Access to an automobile to travel to courts, clients, and detention centers that are not easily accessible by public transportation. Access to home internet access sufficient to work remotely. Qualifications / Skills Significant litigation experience as lead counsel in immigration removal proceedings. Commitment to working with a culturally diverse, low‑income population. Comprehensive knowledge of immigration law. Experience supervising and mentoring attorneys and other staff. Willingness and ability to work positively and collaboratively with both the Director and supervisees. Excellent writing, analytical, and organizational skills. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. A demonstrated commitment to the principle of zealous advocacy in the representation of indigent persons. Ability and commitment to complete annual performance evaluations in a timely and comprehensive manner. Strong interpersonal and analytical skills. Ability to work in a community and defense‑oriented capacity, both independently and collaboratively. Foreign language skills are desirable. Responsibilities Direct Representation Client interviews Legal research and writing Analyzing legal issues and developing legal strategies Preparing and arguing motions, affidavits, and legal memoranda Bond hearings, Master Calendar Hearings, and Individual hearings in removal proceedings Representation on habeas petitions Advocacy before the Board of Immigration Appeals Supervisory Duties Regular one‑on‑one meetings with individual supervisees to review case files, as well as group meetings to review case preparation and performance In‑court supervision, including second‑seating of Individual Calendar Hearings and significant Master Calendar hearings Preparation of annual performance evaluations Presentation of in‑office training sessions Supervision of other staff, such as paralegals and student interns, as delegated by the Director Assisting with reporting and data collection Responding to client, community, and staff concerns Other duties as assigned 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 as required by TitleVII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other applicable federal and state statutes and organizational policies. Applicants who have questions about equal employment opportunity or who need reasonable accommodations can contact the Chief Human Resources Officer, Sandra DeBow‑Huang, at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr