Municipality north of Boston seeking part-time, temporary City Solicitor to provide coverage for expected upcoming maternity leave.  Looking for 3 days a week, 6 or so hours a day (flexible schedule) expected to start in mid-August and last for approximately 12 weeks. This position is non-benefit eligible. This temporary position will start when current Solicitor goes on maternity leave and will end with her return (approximately 12 weeks later). Only applicants with a background in areas of municipal law should apply.  For the duration of the leave this role will primarily provide day-to-day legal support to 22 department heads and employees, city councilors, members of the various boards and commissions, the Mayor’s Office - this includes providing advice on public records law, land use, open meeting law, employment matters, procurement related/contract matters, charter/ordinance interpretation, etc. All Labor matters and off-hours work to be handled by a combination of outside counsel or Assistant City Solicitor who works for the Solicitor’s Office as necessary. 

If interested, please send letter of interest and resume to platta@cityofmelrose.org. Responses will be reviewed and considered on a rolling basis. Please submit any materials no later than April 14, 2023. 

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. Full description and application process will be provided shortly or contact MWRA directly for more information.

 Eligible for telework up to 50% of the work week. Waiting period may apply.

Salary Range: $95,185.03 - $145,648.54 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 City of Worcester is seeking applicants for an Assistant City Solicitor I to join the fast-paced, high-volume collaborative and congenial Law Department to provide competent and timely legal services, advice, and recommendations.  The attorney will work in the Advice and Counsel Division. The assignments will be based on overall related legal experience and demonstrated proficiency in a local government setting. While expertise may be gained in a specialized area of municipal law, the incumbent assumes responsibility for legal matters in any area as assigned by the City Solicitor.

ANNUAL SALARY: $68,500 -$89,517 annually, full-time, exempt, with an excellent benefits package.

No prior experience in the practice of law is required for this position. Please visit www.worcesterma.gov/employment for complete job description.

The City of Worcester is seeking applicants for an Assistant City Solicitor I to join the fast-paced, high-volume collaborative and congenial Law Department to provide competent and timely legal services, advice, and recommendations.  The attorney will work in the Advice and Counsel Division, with some possible crossover to the Litigation Division. The assignments will be based on overall related legal experience and demonstrated proficiency in a local government setting. While expertise may be gained in a specialized area of municipal law, the incumbent assumes responsibility for legal matters in any area as assigned by the City Solicitor.

ANNUAL SALARY: $68,500 -$89,517 annually, full-time, exempt, with an excellent benefits package.

The City of Worcester is seeking applicants for an Assistant City Solicitor III 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. This position entails advocating on behalf of the City in civil litigation matters in state and federal courts and includes, but is not limited to conducting legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, memoranda, and outlines of questioning and arguments for hearings and trials in court and administrative agencies. While expertise may be gained in a specialized area of municipal law, the incumbent assumes responsibility for legal matters in any area as assigned by the City Solicitor.

ANNUAL SALARY: $ 78,873 - $103,772 annually, full-time, exempt, with an excellent benefits package.

Please visit www.worcesterma.gov/employment for complete job description.

DLS Seeks Municipal Tax Counsel – Two Openings

The Division of Local Services is seeking two experienced attorneys to join its dedicated municipal finance legal team. The attorneys who fill these positions serve as a legal resource for personnel within the Department of Revenue and other state agencies on the legal and policy issues that arise in the course of the local tax and finance oversight responsibilities of the Division. The attorneys draft advisory notices, opinions, guidelines and other publications that interpret municipal tax and finance laws and explain agency positions, policies and practices to local officials; draft and review legislation; conduct training programs and presentations for local officials; respond to formal and informal inquiries from state and local officials about municipal tax and finance law; and perform other duties as assigned. The position requires minimal travel throughout Massachusetts.

The preferred candidates will have experience or background in municipal finance or state or local government. The preferred candidates will also be familiar with the requirements of legal practice in the public sector, have strong interpersonal skills and be able to work in a fast-paced environment. To learn more about this exciting public service opportunity, please click here.

Municipal Labor Attorney

Mead, Talerman & Costa, LLC, the Commonwealth’s fastest growing municipal law firm, seeks a lawyer with 2+ years’ experience representing clients in public sector labor and employment matters. Positions for more experienced lawyers are also sought. The candidate should have some experience in some of the following areas: collective bargaining, including negotiating, fact-finding, mediation, and arbitration; managing grievances, disciplinary matters and unfair labor practices; and providing representation in administrative and court proceedings. Additional experience in general municipal matters is a plus, but not required. Competitive commensurate with experience, compensation, bonuses, and benefits. Flexible hours; will consider part-time positions. Remote work options. Send resume and writing sample in confidence to: Info@MTCLawyers.com.