Assistant General Counsel

1 month ago

Boston, United States Department of Early Education and Care Full time

This position offers some flexibility of office location within the hybrid work model currently being observed.


The Education Secretariat is committed to equity and valuing the unique and diverse characteristics and experiences of every member of its workforce. We encourage an authentic workplace where colleagues show up as their full selves, where collaboration, innovation, and connections are key to realizing our mission that all children, youth, and families thrive socially, academically, and economically. We seek teammates who are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment, where everyone is valued and engaged. We encourage you to apply and identify your strengths in these areas.


The Assistant General Counsel works under the supervision of the Deputy General Counsel and works closely with all divisions of the agency (e.g., quality, financial assistance access, workforce development, administration and finance and licensing) to facilitate the general business activity of the agency and ensure compliance with governing laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. The incumbent performs legal work, as assigned, on issues regarding the licensing and regulation of childcare facilities, including residential programs for children, and adoption and foster care placement agencies.

The Assistant General Counsel assists the Deputy General Counsel in researching, drafting and implementing agency policy, procedures and regulations. They provide legal support to the agency in purchasing and administering subsidized childcare through contract and grant drafting, interpretation and enforcement. They represent the agency in both internal and external meetings and hearings, including administrative and licensing and contract enforcement hearings in superior court. They provide labor management and negotiation support, as assigned, and provide information to the public on agency regulations, functions, and public documents. This position may assist in supervising legal interns and provides supervisory, legal and other support to help the agency process over 90,000 background record checks of licensed providers per year.


Job Responsibilities:


• Researches and drafts regulations, policies and procedures for implementation
• Confers with and advises the General Counsel and other senior staff members
• Drafts childcare administrative, legal and policy documents
• Performs legal related duties such as issuing correspondence and reports
• Consults with other legal counsel and state agency officials
• Represents the agency in court or at administrative hearings; determines legal strategy to be used; evaluates, negotiates, and, where appropriate, settles, mediates or litigates issues as they arise
• Advises licensing program staff on legal matters relevant to licensing of childcare facilities; conducts legal research and drafts opinions on matters relating to agency functions and laws within the jurisdiction of the agency
• Drafts, interprets and enforces contracts, related laws and policies pertaining to the procurement and administration of subsidized childcare
• Interprets laws, court decisions and opinions, rules and regulations applicable to the agency; drafts opinions thereon; advises agency employees of legal procedures involved in their operations; ensures that agency activities comply with applicable laws
• Drafts proposed legislation and regulations; studies and interprets the effects of legislation on agency functions; drafts testimony and other materials for presentation at legislative hearings as assigned
• Provides information and determines what agency documents to release in response to public records requests
• Provides legal support to the agency’s Background Record Check unit
• Other duties as assigned


Preferred Qualifications:

• Exceptional ability to communicate well both orally and in writing
• Knowledge of the procedures followed in administrative law hearings, hearing conferences and courtroom proceedings
• Ability to independently try court cases and to conduct hearings
• Knowledge of legal research methods and procedure
• Knowledge of state and federal laws
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information.
• Knowledge of the theory, principles and practices of law.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to deal tactfully with others and build team relationships.
• Ability to adjust to varying or changing situations to meet emergency or changing requirements.
• Excellent research skills

Travel may be required for this position.


Questions regarding this position or the application process should be directed to Dawn.E.DeRoche@mass.gov.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS\: Applicants must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, admission to the Massachusetts Bar and (A) at least three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in the practice of law.

Incumbents may be required to have a current and valid Motor Vehicle Drivers License at a Class level specific to assignment.

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