Deputy General Counsel

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Boston, MA

7h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) seeks a diligent, adept, strategic, and collaborative Deputy General Counsel. DTA implements public assistance programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and provides benefits for thousands of Commonwealth citizens with a focus on helping individuals and families become self-sufficient through work and breaking the cycle of dependency. With your legal experience and commitment to drive change, you can help make an impact and improve the lives of others. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will supervise legal matters relating to litigation, public assistance program policy and contracts. As Deputy General Counsel, you will work with the General Counsel to supervise a team of attorneys handling class-action litigation, Superior Court litigation, Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) complaints, statutory and regulatory review, contract drafting, and public records requests. You will work closely with the Commissioner, General Counsel, and DTA management to assist with DTA program operations, initiatives, project implementation, and policies. DTA attracts people who are passionate about public service, who love to work in a fast-paced environment, and who are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

• Applicants must have at least (A) seven (7) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in a particular specialty (i.e. scientific, professional, or technical) and must possess current license and/or registration requirements established for the performance of the position, of which (B) at least three (3) years must have been in a managerial capacity.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of seven years of legal or management experience, including three years or more in litigation or administrative law.
• Demonstrated skills in legal analysis, oral and written advocacy, litigation strategy, and developing effective and productive interpersonal relationships.
• Comprehensive knowledge of specific legal requirements and general principles relating to administrative and constitutional law, public procurements, state finance, and the substantive body of extensive federal and state statutory and regulatory law governing the public assistance programs administered by DTA, including but not limited to SNAP>
• Ability to keep apprised of ever-changing legal requirements.
• Effective management and supervisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Department and assist the Attorney General’s office in representing the Department in civil litigation.
• Litigation activities may include court appearances, researching and drafting legal memoranda and other pleadings, and ensuring timely and accurate responses to discovery requests.
• Draft and monitor the oversight of procurements, contracts, and interagency service agreements.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of federal and state laws relating to public assistance programs, including SNAP, and regularly communicate same to Department staff.
• Draft proposed legislation and agency regulations.
• Work closely with the General Counsel to direct, plan, and support activities of staff attorneys through individual meetings, consultation, editing, and reviewing written documents.
• As needed, provide support to the General Counsel regarding all program areas and staff direction.
• Communicate DTA’s legal goals and policies with other state agencies, federal oversight agencies, the legislature, the Attorney General’s office, and advocacy groups.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
• When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package.
• We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees