Counsel I- Boston Legal

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Boston, MA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is seeking a dynamic, service-minded legal professional to fill the role of Counsel I. The selected candidate must be a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association and will represent DCF in Juvenile and Probate Court, in custody, termination of parental rights, guardianship, and adoption cases.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree
• Admission to the Massachusetts Bar
• Some experience in legal research, legal writing, and legal procedures and processes.
• A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate.
• Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated commitment to the core practice values: 1) child-driven, 2) family-centered, 3) community-focused, 4) strength-based, 5) committed to diversity/cultural competency, and, 6) committed to continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Interpret laws, court decisions, opinions, rules, and regulations applicable to the agency.
• Prepare and litigate custody, termination of parental rights, and guardianship court cases.
• Prepare petitions, affidavits, memorandum of law, discovery motions, findings of fact, and other legal documents for agency court-involved cases.
• Prepare opinions and advise clinical agency staff on legal procedures and requirements for agency cases that are pending in the courts.
• Conduct training of agency staff on legal issues pertaining to agency work, litigation processes, changes to law, regulation, or policy, or other topics as needed.
• Assist in preparing appellate briefs, orders, opinions, rules, and regulations related to the administration and enforcement of laws within the jurisdiction of the agency.

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: Mid Level