Assistant Deputy General Counsel

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Boston, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is seeking a dynamic, service-minded, and experienced legal professional to fill the role of Assistant Deputy General Counsel, who will be responsible for providing coordination and supervision of the legal activities of the Office of the General Counsel in concert with the First Deputy General Counsel and three (3) Deputy General Counsels. The Assistant Deputy General Counsel will supervise Assistant General Counsels in managing litigation activities, provide oversight of agency compliance and revenue maximization activities, as well as perform other related work of the general counsel’s office.

Requirements

• At least (A) six (6) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in a particular specialty (i.e. scientific, professional, or technical)
• Must possess current license and/or registration requirements established for the performance of the position
• At least two (2) years must have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity
• Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's License may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Thorough knowledge of the laws of the Commonwealth and of Federal law governing the functions of the child welfare agency
• Thorough knowledge of the regulations and policy governing DCF
• Ability to interpret and prepare opinions on court decisions, rules, and regulations
• Demonstrated commitment to the core practice values: child-driven, family-centered, community-focused, strength-based, committed to diversity/cultural competency, and committed to continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Assistant General Counsels in framing litigation issues to align with Department policy
• Review appellate briefs and participate in moot court arguments to ensure that appellate briefs and moot court arguments are well reasoned and supported by case law, statutes, regulation and policy
• Liaise with the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) on litigation when the AGO represents the agency, including coordinating discovery and witness preparation
• Provide technical assistance to Regional and Area office staff regarding interpretation and implementation of Massachusetts General Laws, Massachusetts Regulations, and department policy
• Assist with the development and implementation of systems and procedures for effective law office management for Regional legal offices as well as the General Counsel’s office, which includes the development and use of management data reports.
• Provide in-service instruction on legal issues to Central, Regional and Area Office staff in the areas of child welfare law, privacy, confidentiality, access to records, court rules and procedures, and other related areas
• Provide compliance support for federal and state audits, and oversee paralegals assigned to collect information from the area offices and Juvenile Courts to aid in federal revenue maximization
• Provide support to the Director of the Fair Hearing Unit to review and approve administrative hearing decisions, which represent the final decision of the agency
• Other duties, as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
• Outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package.
• Work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree