Assistant General Counsel

1 day ago

Lexington, South Carolina, United States Commonwealth of Massachusetts Full time
Job Description

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Assistant General Counsel to join its team in Boston. As a key member of the DDS legal team, the successful candidate will provide expert legal advice and guidance to the department on a wide range of matters, including guardianship, conservatorship, benefits eligibility, provision of DDS services, privacy, protective services, torts, and other matters.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide legal consultation and advice to DDS staff on complex legal issues
  • Manage a substantial caseload of guardianship cases in Probate and Family Court, including substituted judgment cases
  • Represent the agency in administrative appeals and court hearings
  • Direct regional legal offices and supervise paralegals in assigned offices
  • Organize office systems to track cases and deadlines, streamline management of work, and maintain records as required
  • Prepare legal or case memoranda, etc., as required by General Counsel or supervisor
  • Assist the Attorney General's Office in preparing cases in which the Agency is an interested party
  • Perform other legal tasks as may be assigned from time to time by the General Counsel
Requirements
  • Commitment to public service and mission of DDS
  • Active member of the Massachusetts Bar or eligible to waive into Massachusetts Bar and at least three years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional experience in the practice of law
  • Ability to interpret legal opinions, laws, court decisions, rules, regulations, proposed legislation, and administrative rulings
  • Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills
  • Excellent oral and written advocacy skills
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized, with a strong ability to successfully multi-task and prioritize work
  • Capacity to maintain accurate records and exercise discretion in handling confidential information
  • Experience handling court or administrative hearings strongly preferred
  • Possession of current and valid Motor Vehicle Driver's License at a Class level specific to assignment
  • Proficient usage of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
About the Department of Developmental Services

The mission of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is to create innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to participate fully and contribute meaningfully to their communities as valued members.

DDS serves over 41,000 vulnerable individuals throughout their lifetimes, providing a spectrum of day, employment, and residential supports. The agency directly oversees and manages over $2.74 billion in public funds ($2.44 operating budget) and approximately 5,500 staff, the largest state employee workforce of any agency in the Massachusetts executive branch of government.

For more information about our agency and programs, visit our website.

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