Deputy General Counsel

4 weeks ago

Étreux, Hauts-de-France, United States Commonwealth of Massachusetts Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Deputy General Counsel to join our team at the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA). As a key member of our leadership team, you will play a critical role in shaping the legal direction of our organization and ensuring that our programs and services are delivered in a fair and equitable manner.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide legal advice and guidance to the Commissioner, General Counsel, and DTA management on a wide range of issues related to public assistance programs, litigation, and policy.
  • Supervise a team of attorneys handling class-action litigation, Superior Court litigation, employee misconduct matters, statutory and regulatory review, contract drafting, and public records requests.
  • Work closely with the Commissioner, General Counsel, and DTA management to assist with DTA program operations, initiatives, project implementation, and policies.
  • Represent the Department and assist the Attorney General's office in representing the Department in civil litigation.
  • Draft and monitor the oversight of procurements, contracts, and interagency service agreements.
  • Maintain comprehensive knowledge of federal and state laws relating to public assistance programs and regularly communicate same to Department staff.
  • Draft proposed legislation and agency regulations.
  • Direct, plan, and support activities of staff attorneys through individual meetings, consultation, editing, and reviewing written documents.
  • As needed, provide support to the General Counsel regarding all program areas and staff direction.
  • Communicate DTA's legal goals and policies with other state agencies, federal oversight agencies, the legislature, the Attorney General's office, and advocacy groups.
Requirements
  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree and admission to the Massachusetts Bar is required.
  • A minimum of five years of legal or management experience, including three years or more in litigation or administrative law.
  • Demonstrated skills in legal analysis, oral and written advocacy, litigation strategy, and developing effective and productive interpersonal relationships.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of specific legal requirements and general principles relating to administrative and constitutional law, public procurements, state finance, and the substantive body of extensive federal and state statutory and regulatory law governing the public assistance programs administered by DTA.
  • Ability to keep apprised of ever-changing legal requirements.
  • Effective management and supervisory skills.
About the Department of Transitional Assistance

The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) assists and empowers low-income individuals and families to meet their basic needs, improve their quality of life, and achieve long-term economic self-sufficiency.

DTA serves one in six residents of the Commonwealth with direct economic assistance (cash benefits) and food assistance (SNAP benefits), as well as workforce training opportunities.

Why Join Our Team?

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

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