Parole - Legal Counsel

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts – Parole Board is seeking an experienced Official Counsel II to represent the agency in civil litigation, advise staff on legal matters, draft decisions and regulations, and provide information to the public about agency functions and rules.

Requirements include a Juris Doctor degree, admission to the Massachusetts Bar, and at least three years of professional legal experience.

Qualifications

• JD required with admission to the Massachusetts Bar.
• At least three years of professional legal experience.
• Ability to represent the agency in superior court civil matters.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Parole Board in Superior Court civil litigation.
• Respond to public records requests.
• Assist General Counsel in executive clemency matters.
• Assist Board Members and General Counsel in preparing decisions on life sentence cases.
• Assist in reviewing parole regulations and agency policies.
• Support the Attorney General’s Office with parole litigation.
• Provide counsel on parole legal matters for the agency’s attorneys, parolees and inmates.
• Respond to inquiries from private attorneys and others on parole matters.
• Represent the agency at legal seminars, conferences and trainings.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation support

Counseling

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Massachusetts Bar admission

3+ years experience in the practice of law

Job description

An Official website of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Job Description - Parole - Legal Counsel (260005EL)

Job Description

Parole - Legal Counsel - ( 260005EL )

Description

AGENCY MISSION: The Massachusetts Parole Board(“the Parole Board”) is an agency within the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security with the decisional authority in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for matters of parole granting, parole supervision, rescission, revocation, discharges, and early termination of parole. The Parole Board is also tasked with making recommendations to the Governor regarding pardons and commutations. Annually, the agency conducts over 3,000 face-to-face parole hearings, supervises over 1,300 active parolees in the regional field offices at any given time, provides notice and assistance to thousands of victims and provides reentry services to inmates being released on Parole. The Parole Board’s overall mission is to promote public safety by the return of inmates to the community through supervised, conditional release, so that a successful transition from confinement to discharge from parole provides a basis for continued responsible conduct.

The agency serves the public, victims, inmates, parolees, and petitioners for executive clemency throughout the Commonwealth by conducting face-to-face hearings, supervising parolees in the community, providing notice and assistance to victims and their families, and providing reentry services to individuals leaving custody, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 127, § 158.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent in this position is responsible for representing the agency’s position and statutory obligations in legal matters, obtaining information on cases for hearings, advising agency staff on legal matters, drafting administrative and legal documents, providing information to the public on agency functions, rules and regulations, and perform related work as required.

DETAILED STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Represent the Parole Board in Superior Court civil litigation(s).
• 2. Respond to public records requests.
• 3. Assist General Counsel in executive clemency matters.
• 4. Assist Board Members and General Counsel in preparing decisions on life sentence cases.
• 5. Assist General Counsel in the review and drafting of parole regulations and agency policies.
• 6. Assist the Attorney General’s Office with parole litigation(s).
• 7. Provide counsel on parole legal matters for the agency’s attorneys, parolees and inmates.
• 8. Respond to inquiries from private attorneys, assistant district attorneys, parolees and inmates concerning parole legal matters.
• 9. Represent the agency at legal seminars, conferences, trainings and meetings held by other agencies or legal organizations.

Qualifications

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.

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.

An Equal Opportunity / Affi..

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.

Official Title : Counsel II

Primary Location

United States-Massachusetts-Natick - 12 Mercer Road

Job

Legal Services

Agency

Parole Board

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day

Job Posting

Aug 7, 2026, 4:29:08 PM

Number of Openings

1

Salary

92,081.60 - 134,338.36 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affir.. or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator : Debra Tata - 5086504553

Bargaining Unit : 06-NAGE - Professional Admin.

Confidential : No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : Yes