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    Legal Counsel at Law - Boston, MA, United States - The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

    The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
    The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Boston, MA, United States

    1 week ago

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    Is your CV ready If so, and you are confident this is the role for you, make sure to apply asap.

    State Representative Marjorie Decker (D-Cambridge), serves as the current House Chair of the Joint Committee on Public Health.

    Committee Legal Counsel provides legal counsel and policy analysis to the Chair of the Committee on a wide range of legislative issues, including legal research and analysis, and drafting of legal memoranda and legislation.

    Assists in the development, drafting, and presentation of policy and legislation and corresponds with constituents, advocates, other legislative offices, and the executive and judicial branches on matters of interest to the committee.

    Reports to the Chair of the Committee and, at the discretion of the Chair, to the Staff Director.

    Provide legal research and analysis and counsel to the Chair of the Committee; Advise Committee staff regarding procedures and statutes that bear on matters before the Committee; Assist the Research Director to plan and organize Committee hearings, including preparing hearing notices, legal briefs and materials for Chair; Respond to inquiries from legislators, staff, agency representatives and constituency groups regarding bill language and bill status; Prepare briefing materials for the Chair and create reference materials on topical issues; Draft talking points and other speaking materials for the Chair; Identify and research legal issues of concern; Maintain files and archives of Committee materials; Utilizes research databases; Utilizes Microsoft Office Suite; Able to operate in a fast-paced professional office environment; handle or operate standard office equipment, and occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.

    Ability to interface and work with different communities and personalities in a professional and helpful manner; Excellent writing and communication skills; Ability to use standard office equipment and technology; D.

    from an accredited law school and admission to the Massachusetts Bar in good standing are required. Prior legislative or related work experience for elected or appointed officials, advocacy groups or non-profit organizations is preferred.
    This is a full-time, minimum of 37.Days of work are typically Monday through Friday. Hours vary and may include evening and weekend work to support the Committee's legislative or constituent activities.

    To Apply:
    Send cover letter, resume, and a writing sample to . Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

    BenefitsAs an employee of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, staff have access to a wide variety of healthplans including coverage of health, vision, and dental benefits.

    Furthermore, retirement benefits areavailable, depending upon one's length of employment.

    All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity/expression, disability, military obligations, veteran status, or any other class protected by federal or state law.

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