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City of Boston · 2 months ago

Assistant Corporation Counsel II

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

4+ years exp

The City of Boston Law Department provides legal services to various city entities, and they are seeking an Assistant Corporation Counsel to advise and represent the Boston Public Schools. The role involves performing legal research, providing counsel on legal issues, and managing civil litigation matters for BPS.

Government

Responsibilities

Provides in-house counsel representation and legal support to BPS

Supports BPS in a variety of ways, including litigation and legal advice

Provides representation in federal and state courts and administrative agencies handling matters which include personal injury and other torts; employment discrimination; civil rights claims, contract disputes; special education litigation, and employee and student discipline appeals

Guides BPS on a variety of matters involving school, employment, educational law, and constitutional law

Handles public and student record requests

Advises the BPS on policy matters, procurement, open meeting laws, public records law, state and federal student confidentiality laws, and state conflict of interest laws

Responsible for managing a caseload and representing BPS in all stages of assigned civil litigation matters

Perform legal research and render opinions to BPS officials

Responds promptly and appropriately to requests for assistance on additional projects

Receptive to new ideas and responsive to changing conditions and departmental needs

Performs related work as requested

Qualification

Juris DoctorateLicensed to practice lawLegal researchMicrosoft OfficeWestlawInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsWritten communicationAttention to detailSelf-starter

Required

Juris Doctorate required

At least four (4) years of lawyer experience, preferably within a government agency

Licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with no disciplinary record

Excellent, clear, and effective writing and organizational skills

Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills

Accuracy and attention to detail

Highly motivated self-starter

Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Westlaw, and Social Law Library

Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job

Company

City of Boston

City of Boston is a government agency.

Founded in 1630

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.boston.gov/

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

$0.26M

Key Investors

Consumer Product Safety Commission

2024-07-02Grant· $0.26M

Leadership Team

Daniel Rothman

Chief Technology Officer

Ashley Groffenberger

Chief Financial Officer

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