Description

POSITION TITLE:Staff Attorney – Inmate Legal

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

At Nashua Street Jail, represents detainees in Suffolk Superior Court on petitions for review of bail.At House of Correction, provides legal services to inmates; assists in the filing of post-conviction motions; acts as advocate for inmates within the House of Correction; advises inmates of their legal rights; researches legal problems and prepares memoranda; and performs related work as required by the General Counsel.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the supervision of the General Counsel and direct supervision of the Director of Inmate Legal Services.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

At Jail, provides technical direction to Legal Assistants who interview, screen and recommend detainees for bail appeal hearings and legal services requests.At House of Correction, provides technical direction to Legal Assistants who interview inmates ...