Massachusetts Trial Court ยท 3 days ago
Research Attorney - Hampden Probate & Family Court
Springfield, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$91K/yr - $122K/yr
2+ years expThe Massachusetts Trial Court is seeking a Research Attorney for the Hampden Probate & Family Court. The Research Attorney will analyze and research legal issues, prepare legal memoranda, and draft judicial decisions while working directly with judges and under the supervision of the First Justice.
Judiciary
Responsibilities
Research legal issues and questions, and assist in preparing well-written and error-free legal research memoranda and drafting findings of fact, conclusions of law, rationales, judgments and memoranda of decision, particularly in complex cases
Assist in the training, administration, and oversight of law clerks and interns
Confer with and advise judges and Administrative Office staff on legal issues
Assist in preparing materials for committees, meetings, and judicial conferences
Accurately and timely perform all required administrative tasks
Travel to courthouses as required
Perform related duties as required
Regularly research complex or novel issues or arguments of law and prepare memoranda
Regularly assist in the training, administration and oversight of law clerks and interns
Perform special projects as assigned
Perform all of the duties of the lower level title as required
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
Membership in the Massachusetts Bar
Two years of post-law school, professional legal work experience
Excellent legal writing and communication skills
Excellent legal research and analytical skills, using both online and book resources
Ability to assist in the training, administration and oversight of law clerks and interns
Experience and knowledge in the use of personal computers, including word processing programs such as Microsoft Word and legal research services such as Lexis or Westlaw
Demonstrated ability to follow written and oral instructions
Demonstrated ability to manage, prioritize, and complete simultaneous assignments
Demonstrated ability to work well independently while maintaining productivity and demonstrating good judgment
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and otherwise complete assignments in a timely manner
Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a professional setting, including judges, managers, court staff, and law clerks
Willingness and ability to travel to courthouses as required
A minimum of four years of experience as a Research Attorney I
Considerable knowledge of the Massachusetts judicial system and court policies, procedures and practices
Demonstrated ability to analyze and research complex legal issues
Demonstrated ability to assist in the training, administration and oversight of law clerks and interns
Demonstrated ability to analyze administrative concerns and to develop feasible solutions
Preferred
Prior writing experience, including but not limited to post-graduate judicial clerkship, particularly in the Probate and Family Court Department, law reviews or law journals
Company
Massachusetts Trial Court
The Trial Court is committed to: Fair and impartial administration of justice; Protection of constitutional and statutory rights and liberties; Equal access to justice for all in a safe and dignified environment with policies and practices that strengthen and support diversity, equity, and inclusion; Efficient, effective, and accountable resolution of disputes; Prompt and courteous service to the public by committed and dedicated professionals utilizing best practices in a manner that inspires public trust and confidence.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tom Simard
Chief Financial Officer
Americo (Rick) Bevilacqua
First Assistant Chief Probation Officer
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