Research Attorney l - Superior Court Administrative Office
About The Position
This posting is to fill four Superior Court Research Attorney I positions within the Administrative Office of the Superior Court. These individuals will provide research and writing assistance to all the Justices of the Superior Court, primarily those justices sitting in Suffolk County (Boston), Bristol County (Fall River, New Bedford, and Taunton), Western Massachusetts, and possibly another location. The Superior Court is the trial court of general jurisdiction for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, committed to delivering high quality justice in a timely and fair manner in accordance with the rule of law.
Requirements
- Law Degree from an accredited college or university
- One (1) year of related work experience
- Admission to and good standing with Massachusetts Bar
- Proficiency in legal research, preparing legal memoranda, decisions, and other documents.
- Accurately identifies and addresses legal issues within assigned matters.
- Knowledge of modern office equipment and technology including computers and applicable software
- Knowledge of legal research services and databases
- Knowledge of case law, statutory law, rules, and regulations
- Knowledge of law and procedure applicable to assigned Court Department
- Knowledge of legal terminology
- Skill in organization and time management
- Skill in attention to detail
- Skill in proofreading
- Skill in critical thinking
- Skill in research
- Skill in analysis
- Skill in legal writing
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with others
- Ability to prepare clear and accurate work product
- Ability to edit the work product of other employees
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Ability to work independently and follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to perform legal research and analysis
- Ability to analyze problems and develop feasible solutions
Nice To Haves
- A writing sample and official law school transcript may be requested.
- Legal clerkship experience is defined as paid full-time post-graduate employment as a law clerk for a court or judge.
Responsibilities
- Conducts legal research and drafts memoranda, decisions, and orders for assigned judge(s).
- Consults with judge(s) on legal issues.
- May oversee and train law clerks and judicial interns.
- Receives other legal assignments from Departmental Administrative Office.
- Researches and analyzes case law, statutes, rules, regulations, and other relevant law.
- Drafts decisions and research memoranda.
- Performs legal research for judges regarding issues that arise during trials and other court proceedings.
- Assists judges, fellow research attorneys, and law clerks with proofreading, editing, and legal interpretation of documents.
- Advises judges on legal issues.
- Oversees the work of and trains law clerks and judicial interns.
- Assists in preparing materials for committees, meetings, and judicial conferences.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Benefits
- Hybrid office/remote work schedule may be requested after an initial training and trial period.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
