ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH THE CPCS iCIMS WEBSITE. IF YOU APPLY THROUGH MASS CAREERS AND DO NOT COMPLETE THE CPCS iCIMS APPLICATION, YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO APPLY (CUT AND PASTE INTO YOUR BROWSER IF THE EMBEDDED LINK DOES NOT WORK):

https://careers-publiccounsel.icims.com/jobs/3150/private-attorney-outreach-partner/job

The Committee for Public Counsel Services, the public defender agency for Massachusetts, is seeking candidates for a Private Attorney Outreach Partner to serve as a key ambassador for CPCS in our efforts to recruit private attorneys to contract with CPCS.

The Administrative Office is located in Boston but the office location for this position is negotiable and may be sited in any available CPCS office, depending on the needs of CPCS, the candidate, and available space. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Private Attorney Outreach Partners are key ambassadors for CPCS in the search for attorneys to contract with the agency. The Private Attorney Outreach Partner will assess current recruiting efforts and will develop new and innovative recruitment strategies as well as developing and marketing CPCS' brand through our web presence, print publications, and on social media platforms.

The Private Attorney Outreach Partner will collaborate with the HR Department and the Equity & Inclusion Director, all private panel units and other stakeholders to develop and support a wide range of strategic efforts including expanding and maintaining diverse candidate pools and talent pipelines, sourcing and engaging passive candidates, leading outreach activities at law firms, Bar Associations, affinity groups, Alumni Associations, and law schools, and collecting and assembling recruiting data. This position will also work with the Communications Director to raise awareness about CPCS and our mission, raise CPCS's profile in the legal community in Massachusetts and nationally, and to develop written and video marketing and recruitment materials that demonstrate the benefits in contracting as an attorney with the agency.

The Private Attorney Outreach Partner will also collaborate with private panel units to support private attorneys becoming state vendors, including assisting the coordination of necessary application materials and payment forms.

The Private Attorney Outreach Partners report to the Chief Administrative Officer and works closely with the various private panel units.

The Administrative Office is located in Boston but the office location for this position is negotiable and may be sited in any available CPCS office, depending on the needs of CPCS, the candidate, and available space. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties of the Private Attorney Outreach Partner include, but are not limited to:

• Working with CPCS private panel units to develop and maintain new and existing pipelines of private attorneys;
• Developing a marketing brand and plan that promotes CPCS;
• Working with the Communications Director and Human Resources to update or develop written and video marketing and recruitment materials on the CPCS website, on web-based social media platforms, and for distribution;
• Developing and maintaining relationships with solo practitioners, small, mid-sized, and large law firms to recruit them to add private counsel capacity;
• Recruiting existing private counsel attorneys and CPCS staff to assist in the recruitment of additional private counsel attorneys and developing talking points and other materials to assist in these efforts;
• Collaborating with the HR Department, Equity & Inclusion Director and other stakeholders, such as staff affinity groups, to coordinate recruiting efforts and to elicit their assistance in those efforts;
• Developing and expanding existing contacts with law schools and judicial law clerk programs, locally and nationally, including HBCUs, and law student associations, bar associations and bar affinity groups, and other stakeholders such as community organizations that share our mission;
• Collaborating with the CPCS private panel units to update and manage the content the website for private counsel recruitment, training, and on-boarding;
• Working with CPCS private panel units to streamline the process for private attorneys to demonstrate interest in contracting with CPCS;
• Collaborating with the Finance Department to streamline the contracting and billing systems for private attorneys;
• Representing the agency at job fairs and recruitment events, both locally and nationally, as well as creating and organizing CPCS-sponsored recruitment events;
• Supporting the process for private attorneys to become state vendors, including assisting with the required vendor documentation; and,
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Marketing, Communications, or related field and at least four (4) years of recruiting, marketing, or sales experience, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills;
• Access to an automobile in order to travel; and,
• Access to a personal computer with home internet access sufficient to work remotely.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• Knowledge of CPCS or other indigent defense systems;
• Knowledge of labor markets, recruiting practices, and effective social media recruitment tools and marketing resources;
• Commitment to values consistent with the agency's Diversity & Inclusion Mission Statement;
• Commitment to recruiting and supporting diverse talent;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office systems, including Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Windows, and the Internet required;
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems;
• Knowledge of social media platforms;
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;
• Experience working with multi-lingual populations and/or with organizations that serve similar client populations to CPCS;
• Ability to establish rapport and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization;
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, performing multiple tasks independently and concurrently;
• Ability to take initiative, to work well independently and as a team member; and,
• Demonstrated skills in organization, problem-solving, and attention to detail.

COMPENSATION

CPCS 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; eligibility for hybrid work; and the opportunity to serve.

Salary Range: $80,598 - $118,361.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH THE CPCS iCIMS WEBSITE. IF YOU APPLY THROUGH MASS CAREERS AND DO NOT COMPLETE THE CPCS iCIMS APPLICATION, YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO APPLY (CUT AND PASTE INTO YOUR BROWSER IF THE EMBEDDED LINK DOES NOT WORK):

https://careers-publiccounsel.icims.com/jobs/3150/private-attorney-outreach-partner/job