Legal Counsel
Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Boston, MA
•$85,000 - $95,000•Onsite
About The Position
The Office of Campaign and Political Finance (OCPF) is seeking a motivated attorney to serve as Legal Counsel. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of law, government, and public policy while helping to promote transparency, accountability, and public confidence in Massachusetts elections. OCPF administers the Massachusetts Campaign Finance Law (M.G.L. c. 55) through a balanced approach of education, guidance, and enforcement.
Requirements
- JD degree and active member in good standing admitted to the Massachusetts Bar.
- At least 2 to 5 years of full-time or equivalent part-time related professional experience.
- Ability to understand and apply statutes and regulations governing campaign finance.
- Ability to use computer to conduct research, manage databases, and produce written documents.
- Ability to lead or work with cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) to assist candidates, committees, public officials, and the general public in understanding the campaign finance law.
- Ability to work within a team environment, as well as independently.
- Willingness to work in a collaborative setting to achieve agency objectives and provide regulatory guidance.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and accuracy; strong analytical and problem solving skills; ability to interpret and respond to questions in accordance with laws, regulations, and policies; ability to proactively set priorities and multi-task without compromising attention to detail; ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment; ability to preserve confidential information is required.
- Advanced knowledge in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Ability to learn new software systems.
Responsibilities
- Initial review of case investigations
- Document gathering and review
- Interviewing witnesses
- Recommending resolutions
- Conducting legal research
- Writing analyses, legal memoranda, and advisory opinions
- Presenting legal advice and policy recommendations
- Communicating with and providing guidance regarding the campaign finance law and regulations to candidates, committees, public officials, and the general public
- Assisting in drafting agency regulations, guidelines and policy
- Advising agency staff on legal matters
- Other duties as assigned by the Director and General Counsel
Benefits
- Excellent state employee benefits package
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
Upload and Match Resume
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
