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Chief Administrative Officer - Boston Massachusetts
Company: Committee for Public Counsel Services Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Posted On: 02/02/2025
OverviewThe Committee for Public Counsel Services, the public defender agency of Massachusetts, is seeking a Chief Administrative Officer to provide strategic advice and support to the Chief Counsel on the management of daily operations of the agency.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 ValuesCourage --- Accountability --- Respect --- ExcellenceDIVERSITY AND INCLUSION MISSION STATEMENTCPCS 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.AGENCY OVERVIEWCPCS 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 agency provides representation in criminal, delinquency, youthful offender, family regulation, guardianship, mental health, sexually dangerous person, and sex offender registry cases, as well as in appeals and post-conviction and post-judgment proceedings related to those matters.The clients we represent are diverse across every context imaginable and bring many unique cultural dimensions to the matters we address. This reality creates a critical need for CPCS staff to be culturally competent and able to work well with people of different races, ethnicities, genders and/or sexual orientation identities, abilities, and limited English proficiency, among other protected characteristics.POSITION OVERVIEWThe Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is a key member of the CPCS senior leadership team. The CAO provides strategic advice and support to the Chief Counsel on the management of daily operations of the agency, while acting as the point of contact between the Chief Counsel and legal and operations staff on administrative and operational issues.The CAO scopes, plans, and executes multiple projects that facilitate the Chief Counsel's leadership objectives, oversees the development and implementation of systems, policies, and procedures to ensure efficient operations of CPCS, and coordinates the successful accomplishment of CPCS goals, while managing a wide variety of competing interests and priorities that are both high profile and on tight timeframes. The CAO apprises the Chief Counsel on critical issues, works with stakeholders to identify alternative means for resolving issues, and coordinates implementation of solutions. In addition, the CAO supervises the Private Attorney Outreach Partners and oversees the Training Department, ensuring that appropriate training is provided to all staff and the private bar.The Chief Administrative Officer reports to the Chief Counsel.QualificationsMINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS - Be a member in good standing of the Massachusetts bar with at least 7 years of legal experience or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills;
- 5 or more years as a manager supervising staff and/or operational units, or equivalent relevant experience;
- Access to a personal computer with home internet access sufficient to work remotely.QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLSThe ideal candidate will be a person who is highly organized, creative and detail oriented, enjoys interacting with people in a friendly work environment, and will take satisfaction from working in an agency whose commitment is to protect the fundamental legal rights of indigent persons.The ideal candidate will have:
- More than 7 years' experience representing indigent clients in one or more CPCS practice areas;
- Extensive knowledge of CPCS legal and operational systems;
- Demonstrated experience managing large scale projects and teams;
- Experience developing and delivering training;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams and colleagues in a positive and professional manner leading to positive results.The position will be posted until filled; however, preference will be given to candidates who apply prior to October 31, 2024.ResponsibilitiesRESPONSIBILITIES
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