The City of Worcester is seeking qualified applicants for an Assistant City Solicitor I to join the fast-paced, high-volume collaborative and congenial Law Department. Under the direction of the City Solicitor, the attorney will provide competent and timely legal services, advice, and recommendations to the City Manager, City Council and the City’s officers, employees, boards, and commissions. The Assistant City Solicitor will work in both the Advice and Counsel and Litigation Divisions of the Law Department. Advice and Counsel attorneys render legal opinions to City officers, departments, boards, and commissions, prepares responses to public records requests, drafts legal documents such as ordinances, legislative acts, and the review/drafting of contracts. The candidate will also provide litigation services in which the candidate will be advocating on behalf of the city in administrative hearings and state courts.

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Mead, Talerman & Costa, LLC, a leading municipal and land use firm, seeks experienced associates to assist in its expanding practice. We are seeking associates in all of our practice areas, including general municipal, land use permitting, labor & employment, litigation and real estate. Direct experience in these practice areas is preferred. We have openings in all three of our offices (Newburyport, New Bedford and Millis) as well as an opening in our Newburyport office for a transactional real estate associate. We also seek experienced attorneys to serve our Western Massachusetts clients and would consider establishing a satellite office in Hampden, Hampshire or Franklin County. We offer competitive salary and benefits.

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The City of Newton Law Department is seeking a Senior Assistant City Solicitor for Labor and Employment who will serve as the chief of the Law Department’s Labor and Employment practice group. The Labor and Employment group is responsible for providing legal advice, risk management and compliance strategy to City departments in all matters related to public sector employment matters, workplace initiatives, problem-solving, and planning. This includes negotiating, interpreting, and enforcing collective bargaining agreements. The Senior Assistant City Solicitor will oversee, manage and lead a practice group of 2-3 attorneys and serve as a lead negotiator and representative with the City’s nine (9) collective bargaining units.

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The City of Boston Law Department seeks an attorney with 2 to 5 years of experience to work in the office of the Legal Advisor to the Boston Public Schools. The ideal candidate will be highly organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment. The City of Boston is an equal employment opportunity employer. Admission to the Massachusetts Bar and residency in the City of Boston are required. 

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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.