Assistant General Counsel - Casual

This attorney shall serve as the lead litigator for all Boston Health Commission litigation matters in state and federal courts. This attorney will also handle all internal investigations conducted by the General Counsel’s Office.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Represents the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) and its employees in all legal matters filed in state and federal courts and administrative agencies.
• Assesses prelitigation matters for settlement.
• Researches and drafts memoranda regarding legal issues relating to the BPHC and its employees.
• Investigates and reports on employee incidents/issues as assigned by the General Counsel. This includes but is not limited to any alleged violations of BPHC’s General Conduct policy.
• Assists the Labor Relations Office with the handling of Boston Retirement Board matters.
• Performs intake of walk-in complaints from homeless shelter clients.
• Works in a confidential capacity.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

Juris Doctorate and three (3) years of related work experience with two (2) years general legal experience in related job duties and legal experience preferably with civil or criminal litigation and trial experience.

Special Qualifications/Licenses/Certifications (if applicable):Requires good standing as a member of the Massachusetts Bar.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the law applicable to job duties.
• Knowledge of litigation.
• Skill in using computers and software related to job duties.
• Skill in conducting research including Westlaw and Internet searches.
• Skill in organizing.
• Skill in writing including creating legal documents.
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• Ability to effectively communicate on legal and nonlegal issues with individuals (lawyers and
• nonlawyers) intra-agency within BPHC and inter-agency across the City and state.
• Ability to use independent judgment and discretion to make decisions.
• Ability to approach and address problems with an equity lens
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about the role of public health in addressing racism, the social

determinants of health, and inequities in health outcomes as well as strategies to advance racial

justice and health equity.

• Ability to be persuasive.
• Ability to perform as a trial attorney.
• Ability to approach and address problems with an equity lens
• Ability to work well with people and be part of a close-knit team

Juris Doctorate and three (3) years of related work experience with two (2) years general legal experience in related job duties and legal experience preferably with civil or criminal litigation and trial experience.

Special Qualifications/Licenses/Certifications (if applicable)

Requires good standing as a member of the Massachusetts Bar.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the law applicable to job duties.
• Knowledge of litigation.
• Skill in using computers and software related to job duties.
• Skill in conducting research including Westlaw and Internet searches.
• Skill in organizing.
• Skill in writing including creating legal documents.
• Ability to effectively communicate on legal and nonlegal issues with individuals (lawyers and nonlawyers) intra-agency within BPHC and inter-agency across the City and state.
• Ability to use independent judgment and discretion to make decisions.
• Ability to approach and address problems with an equity lens
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about the role of public health in addressing racism, the social determinants of health, and inequities in health outcomes as well as strategies to advance racial justice and health equity.
• Ability to be persuasive.
• Ability to perform as a trial attorney.
• Ability to approach and address problems with an equity lens
• Ability to work well with people and be part of a close-knit team

The mission of the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is to work in partnership with communities to protect and promote the health and well-being of all Boston residents, especially those impacted by racism and systemic inequities.

The BPHC sets an expectation that all staff and leadership commit, individually and as part of the BPHC team, to hold ourselves accountable to establishing a culture of anti-racism and advance racial equity and justice through each of our bureaus, programs, and offices.

• City of Boston residency is required; Allston, Back Bay, Bay Village, Beacon Hill, Brighton, Charlestown, Chinatown, Dorchester, Downtown, East Boston, Fenway-Kenmore, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, Mattapan, Mid-Dorchester, Mission Hill, North End, Roslindale, Roxbury, South Boston, South End, West End, West Roxbury, Wharf district.
• A Criminal Offenders Records Information request must be completed for this position. However, a record is not an automatic bar to employment but is reviewed in relation to the job applied for.
• Certain immunizations will be recommended and/or required prior to commencement of employment duties.
• Any position that requires an advanced degree will be subject to education verification.
• Certain positions at the BPHC may be Grant Funded.
• The Boston Public Health Commission is an EEO Employer and all applicants meeting the minimum requirements are eligible to apply.
• Certain positions at the BPHC may require Child Protective Service Background verification.
• The advertised shift and schedule are subject to change at the department's discretion.

Monday through Friday

$75/hr