Senior Staff Counsel – Labor & Employment Massachusetts Water Resources Authority Charlestown Navy Yard The MWRA is seeking a Senior Staff Counsel – Labor & Employment to handle legal matters in the areas of labor, employment, wage and hour, unemployment, administrative, arbitration, and litigation. The work includes legal counseling and analysis; representation of the MWRA in litigation be
Job Title: Office of the General Counsel Summer Internship Job Responsibilities: The Office of the General Counsel within the **Members Only** is seeking a legal intern for Summer 2026. This position involves working closely with the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsels. The intern will gain valuable experience in several legal domains, including construction law, real estate law, environmental law, and public/legislative/administrative law. Key responsibilities include: - Cond
Job Title: Senior Trial Counsel Job Responsibilities: The Senior Trial Counsel in the Privacy & Responsible Technology Division of the Public Protection & Advocacy Bureau is tasked with overseeing, strategizing, and pursuing litigation and investigations related to data security, data privacy, and online or digital abuses. This includes addressing issues such as misrepresentations concerning artificial intelligence or machine learning and dark patterns that manipulate or exp
Job Title: Assistant Corporation Counsel – Litigation (ACC IV) Job Responsibilities: - Mentor attorneys (ACC I, II, III) in their litigation activities. - Manage a caseload and represent the City, Boston Fire Department (BFD), Boston Police Department (BPD), and Boston Public Schools (BPS) in state and federal trial and appellate courts, as well as administrative agencies. - Represent the City in various legal matters, including personal injury and other tort cases, employ...
Job Title: Health Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Act as a Health Attorney within the **Members Only**, covering areas such as the Commonwealth’s Merged Market Health Insurance market, Health Insurance Consumer Protection, Mental Health Parity requirements and enforcement, and regulation of Pharmacy Benefit Managers. - Represent the agency’s position and statutory obligations in health-care-related matters, including administrative hearings on rate filings and enforcement matters...
Job Title: General Counsel - Program Manager Specialist X Job Responsibilities: The General Counsel for the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) plays a pivotal role in guiding the agency's legal strategies and ensuring compliance with legal standards across all operations. The responsibilities include: - Collaborating with the Commissioner and DDS managers to develop and implement legal policies that align with department goals. - Advising agency representatives and c
Job Title: Trial Attorney - **Members Only** Job Responsibilities: - Interview adult clients and visit child clients for case preparation. - Conduct legal research and draft legal documents. - Perform pre-hearing investigations, which include reviewing pleadings, locating and interviewing witnesses, preparing witnesses, and gathering facts from social workers and other sources. - Obtain and review Department of Children and Families (DCF) files and action plans, propose changes, and pr
Job Title: Counsel II Job Responsibilities: The Counsel II position at the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) involves working as a Hearing Officer on matters related to the oversight of the electric power, natural gas, and water industries within Massachusetts. The role is integral to navigating the rapidly evolving energy landscape with a focus on mitigating and adapting to climate change while ensuring the delivery of reliable, safe, and affordable energy. The responsib
Job Title: Labor Counsel Job Responsibilities: 1. Advocacy and Representation: - Represent the Human Resources Division (HRD) and various Commonwealth agencies in labor and employment law litigation before labor arbitrators, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD), Department of Labor Relations, and Civil Service Commission. 2. Consultation and Strategy: - Provide expert consultation on employment investigations and collective bargaining. - Offer lega
Job Title: General Counsel Job Responsibilities: - Serve as the chief legal advisor to the Commissioner and Senior Staff, providing timely legal advice and analysis on all regulatory and supervisory activities and agency initiatives. - Participate as a member of the senior leadership team in the formulation of policy to ensure the Division’s actions reflect applicable legal requirements. - Manage implementation of legislative and regulatory strategy for the agency, monitor...
Job Title: Public Records Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Public Records Staff Attorney will be a crucial member of the Public Records Division within the **Members Only** of Massachusetts. The primary responsibilities include: - Performing complex legal research involving state and federal case law, statutes, regulations, Attorney General Opinions, Executive Orders, and prior Supervisor Determinations. - Reviewing appeals from public records requesters who have been denied
Job Title: Associate General Counsel Job Responsibilities: - Draft, amend, and interpret agency regulations, rules, and policies. - Interpret and assist with compliance concerning statutes and regulations related to agency affairs, including open meeting law and public records law. - Advise the Commission and agency staff on matters related to gaming, sports wagering, racing, simulcasting, emerging areas of law under the Commission’s regulatory authority, and the Commissio...
Job Title: Paralegal Job Responsibilities: The paralegal will provide essential administrative and legal support to the Contributory Retirement Appeal Board (CRAB) within the Government Bureau. The primary duties include: - Acknowledging all new CRAB appeals and logging party submissions into CRAB’s internal tracking system. - Receiving and disseminating retirement decisions from the Division of Administrative Law Appeals (DALA), and mailing and disseminating CRAB decisio...
Job Title: Appellate Immigration Judge Department: Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review Job Responsibilities: - Appellate Immigration Judges are responsible for applying immigration laws impartially, humanely, and equitably. - They ensure all parties are treated with respect and dignity during proceedings. - Judges resolve cases expeditiously and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Department priorities and policies. - They serve i
Job Title: Assistant District Attorney – Superior Court Job Responsibilities: - Represent the Commonwealth at all stages of criminal prosecutions. - Review and assess materials forwarded from District Court for indictment consideration. - Conduct grand jury investigations. - Handle arraignments and corresponding motions such as bail requests, conditions of release, dangerousness hearings, and bail revocation hearings in all courts, including Juvenile, District, and Superio...
Job Title: Supervisory Immigration Judge (Assistant Chief Immigration Judge) Job Responsibilities: The Supervisory Immigration Judge, also known as the Assistant Chief Immigration Judge, holds a crucial role within the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), a part of the Department of Justice. This position involves a variety of responsibilities aimed at ensuring the fair, equitable, and efficient adjudication of immigration cases. Key responsibilities include: - A
Job Title: Assistant Corporation Counsel II Job Responsibilities: - Provide in-house counsel representation and legal support to the Boston Public Schools (BPS). - Support BPS through litigation and legal advice in federal and state courts and administrative agencies. - Handle cases involving personal injury, torts, employment discrimination, civil rights claims, contract disputes, special education litigation, and employee and student discipline appeals. - Offer guidance on
Job Title: Appeals Attorney - PDD Appeals Unit Job Responsibilities: The Appeals Attorney is responsible for providing criminal defense representation at the appellate level within the Public Defender Division Appeals Unit. Key responsibilities include: - Interviewing clients to gather relevant information for their cases. - Conducting extensive legal research to support case arguments. - Collecting and reviewing documentary evidence pertinent to client cases. - Writing var
Job Title: Deputy Division Chief Job Responsibilities: The Deputy Division Chief in the Energy and Ratepayer Advocacy Division (ERA) of the Energy and Environment Bureau is tasked with a variety of responsibilities aimed at advocating on behalf of the customers of Massachusetts’ electric, gas, telephone, and water companies. This role involves: - Assisting the Division Chief in supervising and directing the activities of approximately 23 employees within the Division. Thi...
Job Title: Senior Trial Counsel Privacy & Responsible Technology Division Job Responsibilities: The Senior Trial Counsel will play a pivotal role in the Privacy and Responsible Technology Division, which is part of the Public Protection and Advocacy Bureau. The primary responsibilities of the Senior Trial Counsel include: - Overseeing, strategizing, and pursuing litigation and investigations related to data security, data privacy, and online or digital abuses. - Addressing
Job Title: Deputy Division Chief Department: Public Protection & Advocacy Bureau - Fair Labor Division Job Responsibilities: The Deputy Division Chief is tasked with a variety of responsibilities aimed at supporting the Fair Labor Division in its mission to protect workers' rights and ensure compliance with Massachusetts wage and hour laws. The primary duties include: - Collaborating with the Division Chief and Chief of Investigations to manage and direct the activities of
Job Title: Paralegal Job Responsibilities: The Paralegal will provide essential administrative and legal support to the Contributory Retirement Appeal Board (CRAB), ensuring the highest level of professionalism. Key responsibilities include: - Acknowledging all new CRAB appeals and logging all party submissions into CRAB’s internal tracking system. - Receiving and disseminating retirement decisions from the Division of Administrative Law Appeals (DALA), mailing and dissem...
**Job Title:** Trial Attorney (Civil Rights) - Open Continuous **Job Responsibilities:** As a Trial Attorney (Civil Rights) at the GS-0905-13/14 level, you will be a part of the Office of General Counsel within the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The primary responsibilities include: - Reviewing charge files and recommending the initiation of litigation. - Filing petitions for compliance with administrative subpoenas. - Seeking temporary injunctive relief. - Prosec
Job Title: Term Law Clerk Job Responsibilities: - Handle daily matters in the Chambers workload, including reviewing motions and other pleadings. - Prepare draft orders and assist with hearing preparation. - Conduct independent legal research and analysis. - Prepare memoranda as needed. - Work directly with the judge on various matters. - Collaborate with the current law clerk on certain matters. - Engage with other members of Chambers and the Clerk’s Office on matters aff...
Job Title: Immigration Judge Job Responsibilities: Immigration Judges serve within the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), under the Department of Justice. They are tasked with presiding over formal, quasi-judicial hearings, which include removal and bond adjudications, and involve issues of removability, as well as applications for relief such as asylum, withholding of removal, protection under the Convention Against Torture, cancellation of removal, and adjustm
Job Title: Attorney-Adviser (General) Job Responsibilities: As an Attorney-Adviser (General), you will leverage your legal expertise to support the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the General Counsel. The role involves: - Investigating and prosecuting crimes in collaboration with federal, state, and local law enforcement as a Special Assistant United States Attorney. - Prosecuting criminal identity theft and fraud cases related to CMS programs. - Leading l
Job Title: Immigration Judge Department: Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review Job Responsibilities: Immigration Judges serve within the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), specifically under the Office of the Chief Immigration Judge. They are responsible for presiding over formal, quasi-judicial hearings related to immigration matters. Key responsibilities include: - Conducting immigration court proceedings, appellate reviews, and othe
Title: Law Clerk – **Members Only** 2026-2027 Job Title: Law Clerk – **Members Only** 2026-2027 Job Responsibilities: The primary responsibility of the law clerk is to perform legal research and writing assignments to assist the judges of the Juvenile Court. Specific duties include: - Assisting judges in matters before the court by discussing legal issues with them. - Performing careful and accurate legal research and analysis using both online and book resources. - Clearly and concisely co...
Job Title: Office of the General Counsel Spring Internship Job Responsibilities: The intern will be part of the Office of the General Counsel at the **Members Only** and will work closely with the General Counsel and several Deputy General Counsels. The internship will provide excellent experience in various aspects of legal work, including: - Conducting legal research and writing - Drafting and reviewing transactional documents - Gaining substantive knowledge and exposure to the pract
Job Title Intern - Public Defender Division Job Responsibilities Interns within the Public Defender Division (PDD) will engage in a variety of tasks aimed at providing legal representation and advocacy to indigent clients charged with criminal offenses in both District and Superior Courts. Responsibilities include: - Conducting legal research and writing to support case preparation and court proceedings. - Assisting with arraignment and bail advocacy. - Participating i
Job Title: Internship Opportunities - Summer 2026 - Public Defender Division Job Responsibilities: Interns in the Public Defender Division (PDD) will engage in various responsibilities aimed at providing legal representation and advocacy to indigent clients charged with criminal offenses in both District and Superior Courts. The key responsibilities include: - Working closely with attorneys, Social Services Advocates, and Investigators. - Conducting legal research and writi
Job Title: Internship Opportunities - Summer 2026 - Public Defender Division Job Responsibilities: Interns within the Public Defender Division will work closely with attorneys, Social Services Advocates, and Investigators to provide legal representation and advocacy for indigent clients charged with criminal offenses in both District and Superior Courts. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Conducting legal research and writing - Assisting with arraignment and
Job Title: Internship Opportunities - Summer 2026 - Public Defender Division Job Responsibilities: The Public Defender Division of the organization is offering internship positions for Summer 2026 across the Commonwealth. The interns will work in various regions, assisting in the representation of clients who cannot afford legal counsel. The responsibilities include: - Supporting skilled Appeals Unit attorneys in representing clients before the Massachusetts Appeals Court,
Job Title: Internship Opportunities - Summer 2026 - Youth Advocacy Division - Statewide Job Responsibilities: Interns in the Youth Advocacy Division (YAD) will work alongside lawyers dedicated to providing zealous legal representation to children in Massachusetts. The role encompasses a range of responsibilities, including: - Assisting lawyers and collaborating with social workers to represent juveniles in delinquency and youthful offender cases. - Engaging in legal researc
Job Title: Internship Opportunities - Summer 2026 - Mental Health Litigation Division Job Responsibilities: - Shadow several attorneys during their internship to gain practical experience. - Develop a working understanding of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 123 and the requirements for civil commitment, District and Municipal Court commitment proceedings, court-ordered medication proceedings, and the rules of evidence as applied in mental health cases. - Visit clients and
Job Title: Internship Opportunities - Summer 2026 - Mental Health Litigation Division Job Responsibilities: The Mental Health Litigation Division offers a comprehensive internship program for law students interested in civil commitment proceedings and related legal services. Interns will be involved in various aspects of legal representation and support within the mental health litigation field. Key responsibilities include: - Shadowing attorneys during civil commitment and
Job Title Internship Opportunities - Summer 2026 - Racial Justice Internship Program Job Responsibilities Interns in the Racial Justice Internship Program will be assigned to various offices within the organization, including the Training Department and the Director of Equity & Inclusion. They will support attorneys and staff by engaging in activities such as: - Conducting legal research and writing on racial and justice issues - Performing data collection, analysis, an
Job Title 2026 Children and Family Law Division Trial Attorney - Statewide Positions Job Responsibilities The responsibilities of a Trial Attorney within the Children and Family Law Division (CAFL) are extensive and critical to the welfare of children and families involved in legal proceedings. These duties include: - Interviewing adult clients to gather pertinent information related to their cases. - Visiting and interviewing child clients to understand their pe
Job Title: Children and Family Law Division Trial Attorney - Statewide Positions Job Responsibilities: - Interview adult clients and conduct visits to interview child clients. - Perform legal research and writing tasks. - Conduct pre-72-hour hearing investigations, including reviewing pleadings and exhibits, locating and interviewing witnesses, preparing them, gathering facts from the Department of Children and Families (DCF) social worker and other collateral providers
Job Title 2026 Children and Family Law Division Trial Attorney - Statewide Positions Job Responsibilities The responsibilities of the Trial Attorney in the Children and Family Law Division (CAFL) include: - Interviewing adult clients - Visiting and interviewing child clients - Conducting legal research and writing - Conducting pre-72-hour hearing investigations, which involve reviewing pleadings and exhibits, locating and interviewing witnesses, preparing witnesses,
Job Title: Internship Opportunities - Summer 2026 - Private Counsel Division & Specialty Units Job Responsibilities: Interns in the Private Counsel Division and Strategic Litigation Unit of the organization will engage in various activities across the Commonwealth. Internship responsibilities include: - Fully litigating a client’s case from assignment through to the final administrative hearing before the Sex Offender Registry Board for those in the Alternative Commitment...
Job Title: Internship Opportunities - Summer 2026 - Private Counsel Division & Specialty Units - Statewide Job Responsibilities: Interns in the Private Counsel Division and Strategic Litigation Unit of the organization will have the opportunity to engage in various legal activities aimed at supporting the rights of individuals and promoting just public policy. Interns will work closely with program directors, staff attorneys, legal fellows, paralegals, and administrative ass
Job Title: Internship Opportunities - Summer 2026 - Private Counsel Division & Specialty Units Job Responsibilities: Interns in the Private Counsel Division and Specialty Units will have a range of responsibilities designed to support the mission of the organization. These responsibilities include: - Assisting attorneys in the Parole Advocacy Unit by screening clients for access to counsel. - Helping on staff cases at various stages of representation. - Conducting necessary
Job Title Internship Opportunities - Summer 2026 - Private Counsel Division & Specialty Units Job Responsibilities Interns in the Private Counsel Division and Strategic Litigation Unit will be involved in a variety of tasks that support the mission of the organization. Responsibilities include: - Assisting attorneys in the Private Counsel Criminal Appeals Unit with adult, criminal, post-conviction cases. - Engaging in legal research and drafting responses to inquiries. -
Job Title: Internship Opportunities - Summer 2026 - Private Counsel Division & Specialty Units Job Responsibilities: Interns in the Private Counsel Division and Strategic Litigation Unit of the organization will engage in various responsibilities across the Commonwealth, which include but are not limited to: - Assisting in preparation for direct litigation, which involves seeking and reviewing discovery and conducting related legal research. - Supporting the preparation for
Job Title: Internship Opportunities - Summer 2026 - Private Counsel Division & Specialty Units Job Responsibilities: Interns will have the opportunity to collaborate with experienced lawyers within the Strategic Litigation Unit, which is responsible for addressing systemic issues of injustice faced by clients of the organization. The responsibilities include: - Assisting attorneys from various units with cases of strategic importance, involving both criminal and civil litig
Job Title: Internship - PDD Boston - Spring 2026 Job Responsibilities: Interns will engage in a variety of tasks under the supervision of experienced attorneys. Their responsibilities will include: - Conducting client interviews to gather pertinent information and understand their legal needs. - Participating in arraignment and bail arguments to advocate for clients' release or favorable bail conditions. - Performing legal research to support case strategies and arguments