Public Sector Counsel: Privacy, Procurement & Litigation

Massachusetts Department Of Transitional Assistance; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) seeks an Assistant General Counsel to advise agency staff on legal matters and represent DTA in court and administrative hearings. The role supports public service, diversity, equity, and inclusion within a fast-paced environment in Massachusetts.

Ideal candidates will have a JD, MA Bar admission, and several years of practice, with strong research, writing, and advocacy skills.

Qualifications

• JD degree with Massachusetts Bar admission.
• Legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Advises agency staff on privacy, security and confidentiality issues.
• Assists in procurements, reviews RFPs and agency contracts.
• Interprets laws, rules, regulations and agency decisions.
• Drafts regulations and legislation for Legislature; analyzes proposed legislation.
• Conducts legal research and drafts opinions.
• Represents DTA in civil litigation, court and administrative hearings.
• Liaises with the Attorney General on major class action litigation.
• In-person day in Boston location.

Skills

Legal analysis

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Interviewing techniques

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Massachusetts Bar admission

Job description

The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) seeks an Assistant General Counsel to advise agency staff on legal matters and represent DTA in court and administrative hearings. The role supports public service, diversity, equity, and inclusion within a fast-paced environment in Massachusetts.

Ideal candidates will have a JD, MA Bar admission, and several years of practice, with strong research, writing, and advocacy skills.