Assistant Corporation Counsel III

Responsibilities

• Represents the City in all aspects of labor law litigation, including arbitrations, the Department of Labor Relations, and the Civil Service Commission.
• Provides in-house legal counsel on labor and employment-related matters, which may include, but are not limited to, human resources issues, wage and hour law, state agency claims, labor relations, employee benefits, collective bargaining agreements, and policy-related issues.
• Manages assigned caseload representing the City of Boston.
• Responsible for litigation in state and federal courts related to labor matters.
• Performs legal research and renders opinions to City officials and Departments by identifying and assessing legal risks and opportunities within the labor and employment area.
• May conduct investigations in conjunction with the Office of Human Resources by gathering information, interviewing individuals, and reviewing documents regarding personnel investigations and/or policy violations.
• Performs work as required.

Requirements

• A Juris Doctor Degree.
• Licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with no disciplinary record.
• At least five (5) or more years of experience, preferably within a government agency or in labor relations.
• Ability to read and interpret legal documents such as decisions, briefs, opinions, and contracts.
• Knowledge of theory, principles, and practices of law, including labor and employment law.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency IN Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Westlaw, Lexis, and Social Law Library.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
• Excellent, clear, and effective writing and organizational skills.
• Maintains professional working relationships with opposing counsel and senior-level staff.
• Ability to interact with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress.
• Ability to write concisely and effectively, to express thoughts clearly, and to develop ideas in a logical sequence.
• Ability to make effective oral presentations and communicate effectively in oral expression.

Boston Residency Required