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Commonwealth of Massachusetts · 1 month ago

Legal Disability Policy Analyst Part-Time

United States-Massachusetts-QuincyMyrtleStreet

Full-time, Part-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking a part-time Legal Disability Policy Analyst to support the Developmental Disabilities Council. This role involves conducting policy analysis, making recommendations, and supporting Council membership education and awareness activities.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Conduct policy analysis; interpret legislative policies, statutes, regulations, and sub-regulatory documents; develop legislative policy briefs; and provide legal guidance

Develop documentation to support Council policy positions and prepare policy talking points to support Council membership’s public testimony and education efforts

Track, measure, report and communicate on legislative/policy activity to the Policy Committee

Monitor disability policy issues as directed by the Deputy Director

Build working relationships with elected officials, relevant state agency personnel, disability advocacy groups, and others

Participate on committees, coalitions and task forces as assigned

Assist with activities for the Annual Legislative Reception

Assist in the development and implementation of the Council's Annual State Plan

Assist in the completion of the Annual Program Performance Report

Represent the Council at state and national disability related conferences as assigned

Perform related duties as assigned

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)Disability legal researchLegal writingLegal proceduresPublic speakingMicrosoft OfficeSocial media toolsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Applicants must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, admission to the Massachusetts Bar and experience in disability legal research, legal writing and legal procedures and processes

Conduct research and analysis on relevant legal precedents, statutes, and regulations, and summarize findings to assist MDDC staff

Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal legislative and budget processes, and the ability to analyze, interpret and summarize complicated policy documents

Strong public speaking skills, and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing

Comfortable interacting with varied constituent groups who often hold conflicting views

Strong commitment to promoting the full inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in community life

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Experience utilizing social media tools

Perform related duties as required