Closing Date: 1st May, 2024
Description:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Under the direction of the Chief Counsel and other senior attorneys, the Assistant Counsel:
- works with Members and staff to draft, review and analyze legislation and amendments to legislation;
- conducts extensive legal research of legislation;
- reviews and analyzes legislation, existing state and federal statutes, constitutional provisions and case law;
- prepares memoranda and other written legal advice to be sent to Members and staff as well as senior attorneys in the Office of Legal Counsel;
- identifies and presents—orally and in writing— potential legal issues for discussion;
- monitors all amendments to the General Laws and special acts;
- utilizes internal and external research databases, systems and applications; and
- performs additional tasks as assigned and/or as responsibility increases.
Qualifications:
Required Skills/Attributes:
- Exceptional attention to detail;
- Ability to consistently identify and analyze complex legal issues and clearly articulate such analyses orally and in writing;
- Ability to multi-task effectively, work independently and meet deadlines on short notice;
- Excellent research, analytical and interpersonal skills;
- Proficiency in legal research; experience with Westlaw preferred;
- Excellent writing and communication skills;
- Ability to communicate with Members and colleagues effectively and provide and receive feedback in a professional and helpful manner;
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment;
- Demonstrated understanding of, and adherence to, legal privilege doctrines and confidentiality requirements for sensitive materials, personally identifiable information, and related documents;
- Ability to follow-up and complete tasks;
- Proficiency and experience with the Microsoft Office suite; and
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced professional office environment, utilize standard office equipment and technology and occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.
Education/Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and be admitted to the Massachusetts Bar.
