Counsel II - Boston Legal

State of Massachusetts • Boston, MA • 2d ago

Duties: The Massachusetts Department of Correction has immediate openings for staff attorneys (Counsel II) in its Boston Legal Office. The attorney in this position will be responsible for 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, and will provide in-house counsel on a variety of matters as required. Litigation duties include travel to state correctional facilities and state and federal courts located throughout the Commonwealth. The attorney will be responsible for conducting jury and non-jury trials, as well as 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, with the majority of cases filed in Boston or in contiguous counties. The attorney is also responsible for 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; and preparing motions, memoranda of law, and appellate briefs. The attorney is also responsible for providing legal advice as in-house counsel to all DOC employees, including the interpretation of applicable laws, regulations and case decisions impacting DOC. Perform other duties as assigned. The Department of Correction's compensation package features an outstanding set of state employee benefits for eligible employees which you may consider towards your overall compensation, including, but not limited to: 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 A valid driver's license is needed to travel to/from the courts, not all of which are located near public transportation. Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate for the position will be an experienced litigation attorney. Candidates should have excellent academic backgrounds, and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Experience in criminal justice issues is strongly preferred. Comments: This is a Civil Service position.Please note that salaries for union positions are determined according to the provisions of the respective collective bargaining agreement. Applicants must have no felony convictions, to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. 15601-15609. The Massachusetts Department of Correction shall not hire anyone who may have direct contact with offenders, who has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997; or has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse, or has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the above paragraph. The agency shall consider any incidents of sexual harassment in determining whether to hire anyone who may have contact with offenders or residents. The DOC urges bilingual applicants to apply. First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, admission to the Massachusetts Bar and (A) at least three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in the practice of law. Incumbents may be required to have a current and valid Motor Vehicle Drivers License at a Class level specific to assignment. Comprehensive Benefits When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. Job: Legal ServicesOrganization: Department of Correction Title: Counsel II - Boston Legal Location: Massachusetts-Boston - 70 Franklin Street Requisition ID: 2600006E

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