Research Attorney - Superior Court

State of Massachusetts • Boston, MA

445d • Remote

About The Position

The Research Attorney position is a professional role within the Superior Court, primarily responsible for analyzing and researching legal issues for the Justices of the Superior Court and the Administrative Office. The successful candidate will assist judges at the Worcester County Courthouse and may also serve other locations. This position involves preparing legal memoranda, drafting judicial decisions, and performing various legal and administrative functions. The role is designated as a union position and offers a hybrid work schedule after an initial training period.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited law school and membership (or currently applying for membership) in the Massachusetts Bar.
• Two years of post-law school, professional legal work experience.
• Excellent writing, communication, and legal research skills.
• Ability to produce high quality work product while meeting deadlines.
• Abilities that demonstrate a history of continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of and ability to use computer software such as MS Office, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Judicial clerkship experience and/or extensive experience involving a high volume of legal research and writing in a litigation context, particularly before the Superior Court.

Responsibilities

• Researches legal issues and questions and assists in the writing of draft decisions and legal memoranda on civil, criminal, and administrative matters.
• Delivers all legal documents and related work product in a timely and high quality fashion, meeting deadlines and demonstrating continuous improvement.
• May assist in the training, administration, and oversight of law clerks, law fellows, and interns.
• Confers with and advises judges and court officials on legal issues.
• Performs specialized legal and administrative functions.
• Performs special projects as assigned.
• Performs related duties as required.

Benefits

• Hybrid office/remote work schedule after initial training period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed