Public Records Division Staff Attorney

1 week ago

Boston, United States Secretary of State Full time

**REPRESENTATIVE TASKS**:

- Performs complex legal research involving state and federal case-law, statutes, regulations, Attorney General Opinions, Executive Orders and prior Supervisor Determinations;
- Reviews appeals from public records requesters who have been denied access to government records;
- Drafts administrative Public Records Law determinations on issues including privacy, police records, settlement agreements, government contracts ;
- Responds to inquiries from records custodians, records requesters and general public relating to the Public Records Law;
- Provides legal advice to the Supervisor on matters of first impression;
- Conducts trainings for municipal and agency records access officers and others as requested;
- Provides general legal support for the Division, including the Commissions Section;
- Some in-state travel may be required;
- Performs other duties as assigned.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED**:

- Ability to communicate timely and effectively, both orally and in writing;
- Strong legal writing skills;
- Law Review or Journal experience preferred;
- Ability to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines;
- Ability to handle confidential material in a discreet and professional manner.

**About us**

The Secretary of the Commonwealth's office comprises 23 departments across 19 locations around Massachusetts.

As the third-ranking constitutional officer in Massachusetts, the Secretary of the Commonwealth serves as the chief election officer, chief information officer, and chief securities regulator in Massachusetts. Additionally, the office is charged with registering business entities and lobbyists, distributing grants for historic preservation, safeguarding the state's public records and artifacts, and much more.

Whatever your background or area of interest, there is a place for you at the Secretary of the Commonwealth's office.

**Statement of Diversity and Anti-Discrimination***

It is the policy of The Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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**Disability Accommodation**

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**Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement for Employment**

As a condition of employment, successful applicants will be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination or an approved exemption as of their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for employment. Applicants who receive an offer of employment who can provide documentation that the vaccine is medically contraindicated or who object to vaccination due to a sincerely held religious belief may make a request for exemption.

**Remote work**

This position is not eligible for remote work.

DO NOT APPLY VIA MASS.GOV

**Qualifications**

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**:

- J.D. degree;
- Admission to the Massachusetts Bar preferred, but will consider recent graduates.

**Official Title**: Attorney

**Primary Location**: United States-Massachusetts-Boston-1 Ashburton Place

**Job**: Legal Services

**Agency**: Secretary of State

**Schedule**: Full-time

**Shift**: Day

**Job Posting**: May 24, 2024, 10:03:20 AM

**Number of Openings**: 1

**Salary**: 62,500.00 - 62,500.00 Yearly

**If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator**: Rebecca Murray - 6178783107

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