Commonwealth of Massachusetts · 1 week ago
Counsel II - Boston Legal
United States-Massachusetts-Boston - 70 Franklin Street
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expThe Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking staff attorneys for its Department of Correction in Boston. The attorney will be responsible for defending correctional employees in civil rights litigation and providing in-house counsel on various legal matters.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Defending correctional employees in civil rights litigation in the state and federal courts involving constitutional issues, conditions of confinement, medical care, class actions and systems litigation
Providing in-house counsel on a variety of matters as required
Conducting jury and non-jury trials
Oral arguments before the Commonwealth's state trial courts, the Massachusetts Appeals Court, the Supreme Judicial Court, Federal District Courts, and the First Circuit Court of Appeals
Interviewing witnesses at 13 state correctional institutions and obtaining relevant institutional records
Consulting with other DOC staff and parties involved
Reviewing case files
Defending clients at depositions
Responding to discovery and conducting legal research
Preparing motions, memoranda of law, and appellate briefs
Providing legal advice as in-house counsel to all DOC employees
Interpreting applicable laws, regulations and case decisions impacting DOC
Performing other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) degree
Admission to the Massachusetts Bar
At least three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in the practice of law
A valid driver's license is needed to travel to/from the courts
Preferred
Experienced litigation attorney
Excellent academic backgrounds
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Experience in criminal justice issues is strongly preferred
Benefits
75% state-paid medical insurance premium
Reasonable Dental and Vision Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Assistance programs
Low-cost basic and optional life insurance - Retirement Savings: State Employees' Pension and a Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
12 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick, Vacation, and Personal Time
Long-Term Disability and Extended Illness program participation options
Employee Assistance Programs - Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities
Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Company
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a government administration.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$20.84MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-10-29Grant· $20.84M
Leadership Team
David J. Kelly
CEO/President
Mary-Louise White
CEO
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