The City of Boston Law Department is seeking an attorney with 5-7 years of civil litigation experience to represent the City of Boston and its individual employees in complex litigation in state and federal courts. The attorney will be responsible for all phases of litigation including drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs; conducting all phases of discovery; court appearances; settlement negotiations; and conducting all phases of trial and appeals. Trial experience preferred

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The City of Boston Law Department seeks an experienced attorney to serve as the Legal Advisor to the Boston Public Schools (“BPS”). This is an opportunity to use your legal and leadership skills to support and guide Boston Public Schools' critical work to serve our students, residents, and community. The Legal Advisor will provide counsel to the Superintendent, the School Committee, and staff and lead the Office of the Legal Advisor at BPS. The Office of the Legal Advisor handles a wide variety of legal matters, including advising clients on operations and decisions, litigating employment, civil rights, and torts cases in Superior Court and Federal District Court, handling appeals of educational plans, and negotiating and reviewing contracts and other agreements. Reporting to the Corporation Counsel, the Legal Advisor will work closely with the Superintendent and senior BPS officials. 

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Mirick O’Connell, a leading Massachusetts law firm with offices in Worcester, Westborough and Boston, is seeking an experienced municipal, labor, and school law attorney to join the team.  This position is part-time, working in either our Westborough or Worcester office with the opportunity for a hybrid schedule.    For further details and application information click on the following link:  https://massmunilaw.org/resources/Documents/Career%20Opportunities/Mirick%20022924.pdf

The City of Worcester is seeking qualified applicants for an Assistant City Solicitor- Litigation Supervisor to join the fast-paced, high-volume collaborative and congenial Law Department to provide competent and timely legal services in the Litigation Division of the Law Department. Under the general supervision of the City Solicitor, the position will defend the City in state and federal courts and will also advocate on behalf of the City in civil litigation, criminal, and administrative law matters. The position will liaise with outside counsel retained to represent the City in litigation matters and will work to retain and oversee industry experts hired by the City for counsel in litigation cases and perform analysis of cases for appropriate and fair dispositions. Additionally, the employee will manage a small group of Litigation Attorneys and a Claims Agent to complete assigned work.

To apply, please visit: www.worcesterma.gov/employment or send resume and cover letter to: City of Worcester, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608. OPEN UNTIL FILLED, applications received prior to or on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2024, will receive preference. Preference is given to Worcester residents. The City of Worcester is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Direct inquiries to: City Hall, Human Resources, Room 109, 508-799-1030, HR@worcesterma.gov.

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The MWRA is seeking a Senior Staff Counsel – Labor & Employment to handle legal matters in the areas of labor and employment law. The work includes legal counseling and analysis; and representation of the MWRA in litigation before state and federal courts, administrative proceedings, and grievance proceedings and arbitrations. 

The position requires at least three (3) to six (6) years of relevant legal experience, preferably in the public sector. For full position description and requirements and application instructions visit www.mwra.applicantpro.com/jobs/. 

Position may be eligible for telework up to 50% after an initial waiting period.  

Salary Range: $102,952.13 to $157,533.46 Annually Weekly (Starting salary commensurate with experience) 

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

The Town of Arlington is seeking a full-time Deputy Town Counsel to work in a supportive, fun, flexible and professional environment. The selected candidate will represent the interests of the Town on a wide variety of legal issues. Working under the direction an experienced Town Counsel and with significant professional administrative support the position will also represent the Town in Worker’s Compensation and Line-of-duty claims before state and federal courts and administrative agencies.  Qualifications include Juris Doctorate Degree; member of the Massachusetts Bar and Federal Bar; three to five years of experience in municipal law or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  Salary Range:  $102,907 - $148,705 annually.  For a full job description, or to apply, please visit our website at www.arlingtonma.gov/hr. 

NOTICE OF JOB OPENING

CITY OF LYNN

Department:                            Law Department 

Job Title:                                Assistant City Solicitor

Appointing Authority:             Mayor Jared C. Nicholson

Salary:                                    $119,723.16+* plus excellent benefits including health insurance, vacation time, sick time, personal time, retirement
*Years of service in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or Massachusetts Municipal Retirement Systems may be factored into annual compensation.

Term:                                      Three (3) year term**

**Successful candidate is eligible for tenure if re-appointed after initial three (3) year term
                       

Posting Date:                          Tuesday, January 22, 2024

Closing Date:                          Open Until Filled (A review of applications will begin the week of February 19th^th)

For information on duties, qualifications, and minimum requirements, please visit the Personnel Department's page at www.lynnma.gov.

Application and resume must be submitted to the Personnel Office, Room 307 in Lynn City Hall.  If submitting via e-mail, please include “Assistant City Solicitor” in the subject line.

The City of Lynn is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 The City of Haverhill seeks to fill the position of City Solicitor. The City Solicitor is the chief administrator of the City's Law Department and is responsible for overseeing the provision of legal services.  Click on the following link for further details and for application information:

https://www.massmunilaw.org/resources/Documents/Career%20Opportunities/Haverhill-%20City%20Solicitor%202023%20UPDATED.pdf 

Harrington Heep LLP seeks to hire a Massachusetts bar member with three to five years’ experience in litigation and/or general municipal or related practice areas. Salary commensurate with experience. We offer a hybrid work environment.   

The firm, formerly known as Miyares and Harrington LLP, concentrates its practice on municipal, land use, labor, employment, litigation, and water issues, representing municipal governments, and private individuals and organizations.   

If you have the skills, experience, and interest to support our commitment to good local government, contact us. The firm is accepting applications now and will be conducting interviews until the position is filled. Interested applicants should submit résumés to Harrington Heep LLP, 40 Grove Street, Suite 190, Wellesley, MA 02482 or by email to contact@harringtonheep.com.  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to ensure that those working in our office reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, disability, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or national origin. We encourage applicants from a broad spectrum of backgrounds to apply. 

The firm is looking for an experience litigation attorney with 10 to 15 years of experience.  For further details and application information click here.