Massachusetts Trial Court · 20 hours ago
Senior Legal Counsel - Legal Department
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$109K/yr - $161K/yr
6+ years expThe Massachusetts Trial Court is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for its Legal Department to represent the interests of the Trial Court and assist in advising court officials on legal matters. The role involves addressing complex legal issues, drafting and reviewing contracts, and providing legal advice across various departments within the Trial Court.
Judiciary
Responsibilities
Researches and prepares legal memoranda on a broad scope of complex and unique issues relating to the Judicial Branch of Government at the direction of the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel and the Managing Counsel
Works with the assigned Assistant Attorney General on litigation in which the Trial Court, one of its departments or divisions, or one or more of its judges or employees is named as a defendant
Provides advice on legal issues originating from the Office of Court Management Departments including Human Resources, Fiscal, Security, Facilities, the Court Education Department, the Judicial Information Services Department, and the Office of Workplace Rights and Compliance
Drafts or reviews and approves contracts, interagency service agreements and memoranda of understanding entered into by the Trial Court’s administrative offices, departments and divisions. Negotiates and drafts necessary amendments to contracts and coordinates the contract-funding process with the Fiscal Department
Advises Procurement Manager and other Trial Court personnel in developing the specifications, terms and conditions of Requests for Proposals and, when necessary, reviews RFPs developed by Trial Court departments for compliance with Trial Court contracting procedures and state bidding laws
Prepares and represents the Trial Court in Worker’s Compensation proceedings before the Department of Industrial Accidents
Assists in maintaining the Complaint Manual, which includes drafting charging language and formulating offense codes. Updates changes to charging language based on changes in statutes, case law and regulations
Provides legal advice to Deputy Court Administrators and other Trial Court personnel concerning compliance with state bidding laws and the contracting process
Acts as legal staff to Trial Court committees. Prepares material for meetings, prepares reports and works directly with committee members
Drafts correspondence in response to complaints, subpoenas, questions, and requests for information from the public, attorneys, judges, court officials and governmental agencies
Performs related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited law school
Membership in the Massachusetts Bar and six (6) years of relevant legal experience including at least two (2) years of litigation experience
Advanced skills and abilities in performing legal research and drafting legal memoranda and briefs
Advanced skills and abilities in the application of logical reasoning and rules of statutory construction to detailed statutory analysis
Knowledge of and experience in contract drafting and negotiation and amendment
Knowledge of civil procedure and experience drafting affirmative discovery, discovery responses and dispositive motions
Knowledge of criminal law and practice
Knowledge of the Massachusetts judicial system, Massachusetts General Laws and the operation of state government
Knowledge of, and ability to use, personal computers and related software, including Microsoft Windows, Excel and PowerPoint
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally and cooperatively with judges, court officials, attorneys and the public
Ability to analyze administrative problems and develop feasible solutions
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing
Ability to handle highly confidential material with discretion
Ability to work independently and to establish well-reasoned work priorities
Ability to travel to court locations throughout the Commonwealth as needed
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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