Associate Counsel - Boston Municipal Court

Massachusetts Trial Court • Boston, MA

7d • $93,183 - $137,488 • Onsite

About The Position

Working within the Boston Municipal Court Administrative Office, an Associate Counsel performs legal research, prepares legal memoranda and other documents, assists in the development and implementation of court rules and policies, and serves as staff to various committees. Associate Counsel also contribute to the work of various departmental court initiatives. Candidates must possess professional legal research and writing ability, excellent communication skills, along with an attention to detail, and an ability to work cooperatively with the Departmental Chief Justice, as well as other officials and staff of the court divisions of the Boston Municipal Court Department, and with other Trial Court Departments. Additionally, candidates will possess a commitment to public service, as well as a commitment to the delivery of justice.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited law school
• Membership in the Massachusetts Bar and two years of relevant legal experience
• Considerable knowledge and experience performing legal research and legal memoranda
• Considerable knowledge of the Massachusetts judicial system, the Massachusetts General Laws, court procedures, and the operations of state government
• Knowledge of and ability to use computer software, including Microsoft Office
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally with court officials, judges, attorneys, and the general public, and to maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to analyze administrative problems and to develop feasible solutions
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to handle sensitive matters on a confidential basis
• Ability to work independently and to establish work priorities
• Reputation for ethical and moral behavior
• Ability to work with others and maintain a professional and friendly working environment
• Ability to collaborate with departmental court staff in supporting the Mission of the Boston Municipal Court Department
• Self-motivation and a commitment to continuing professional development
• Ability to travel to court locations throughout the Department

Nice To Haves

• Previous work history in state government preferred
• Previous court experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides advice and assistance to the Chief Justice, judges, Clerk-Magistrates, Deputy Court Administrator, other court officials and other personnel on a wide-variety of legal and policy issues
• Performs legal research and analysis of relevant case law
• Drafts correspondence in response to complaints, questions and requests for information from the public, attorneys, judges, court officials and other government agencies
• Drafts memoranda and guidelines to assist courts in implementing new policies, forms, or procedures
• Provides information to members of the bar and the general public
• Reviews and recommends to the Chief Justice appropriate action on requests for inter-departmental judicial assignments, case transfers within the Department, special assignments due to conflicts and other problems, and drafts orders effectuating the same
• Drafts and reviews legislation affecting the Boston Municipal Court Department and provides advice and training to Department personnel regarding such legislation
• Acts as professional staff to special advisory committees. Prepares materials for meetings, prepares reports, and works directly with committee members
• Performs related duties as required

What This Job Offers

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