SJC to make two appointments to Committee for Public Counsel Services
The justices of the Supreme Judicial Court invite interested individuals to apply for appointment to two available four-year terms on the Committee for Public Counsel Services, pursuant to G.L. c. 211D, § 1.
The committee is composed of 15 volunteer members who are charged with planning, overseeing, and coordinating the delivery of criminal and certain noncriminal legal services by salaried public counsel, bar advocate and other assigned counsel programs, and private attorneys serving on a per-case basis to persons of limited means in matters in which there is a right to counsel. General Laws Chapter 268A, the Conflict of Interest Law, applies to all committee members, except as otherwise stated in G.L. c. 211D, § 1.
The justices seek to appoint at least one individual who has experience as a private bar advocate. All applicants should have a strong commitment to quality representation in indigent defense matters or have significant experience with issues related to indigent defense. The justices strongly encourage those with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Anna Rachel Dray-Siegel at anna.dray-siegel@jud.state.ma.us by Feb. 7. This deadline has been extended, and if you previously applied, there is no need to resubmit your application. Questions about the application process or the position should be directed to Dray-Siegel.
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One opening on Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers Oversight Committee
The justices of the Supreme Judicial Court invite interested attorneys to apply for appointment to the Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers Oversight Committee for one available four-year term. Any attorney may also nominate a person to fill the vacancy on the Committee.
As provided by SJC Rule 4:07, the committee’s volunteer members oversee the appropriate use of the portion of the annual attorney registration fee designated for the operations of Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, Inc. (LCL). LCL strives to promote well-being and resilience in the legal community and elevate the standing of the legal profession by providing free and confidential mental health resources, addiction recovery support, and practice management services.
Applicants and nominees should be experienced attorneys who are members of the Massachusetts bar in good standing and have an interest in LCL’s mission. The justices strongly encourage applications from or nominations of attorneys with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Submit nominations or cover letters and one-page resumes to Anna Rachel Dray-Siegel at anna.dray-siegel@jud.state.ma.us by Feb. 7. Questions about the application process or the position should be directed to Dray-Siegel.
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Land Court issues new Registered Land Memorandum
This week, the Land Court chief title examiner issued a new Registered Land Memorandum regarding the form of instruments of taking for tax delinquencies (G.L. c. 60, ss. 53, 54) and voluntary acknowledgment.
The memorandum is available on the
Land Court's website.