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.