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Counsel Job at Sex Offender Registry

Sex Offender Registry North Billerica, MA

$77,888 - $112,549 a year

The mission of the Sex Offender Registry Board is to promote public safety through educating and informing the public in order to prevent further victimization. This is accomplished through registering and classifying convicted sex offenders by risk of re-offense and degree of danger and disseminating the identifying information of those offenders who live, work and/or attend institutions of higher learning in the communities of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

The functions of the General Counsel’s Office at the Sex Offender Registry Board are to represent the Board at all administrative agency hearings, in state superior courts and appellate courts, and serve as in-house counsel. The Counsel II will be expected to perform a wide range of legal functions which require extensive writing and oral advocacy experience.

  • Represent the Board in all aspects of the classification hearing process through disposition, as described under the sex offender registry laws;
  • Prepare and present evidence for administrative law hearings before a hearing officer or the Sex Offender Registry Board regarding classification
  • of sex offenders;
  • Responsible for tracking through final disposition all cases assigned;
  • Represent the Board in all aspects of state superior court and appellate court proceedings;
  • Provide the administration with written legal advisory opinions;
  • Review and provide written analysis of current legislation;
  • Conduct extensive research and prepare proposed legislative and regulatory language;
  • Respond to inquiries from attorneys and members of the public regarding the sex offender registry law;
  • Develop materials and present training on a broad range of topics;
  • Assist the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel with any special projects or legal needs as directed.


Qualifications

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Telework Eligible/Hybrid Work Schedule

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, admission to the Massachusetts Bar and (A) at least three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in the practice of law.

Incumbents may be required to have a current and valid Motor Vehicle Drivers License at a Class level specific to assignment.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Official Title : Counsel II
Primary Location : United States-Massachusetts-North Billerica - 85 Rangeway
Job : Legal Services
Agency : Sex Offenders' Registry
Schedule : Full-time
Shift : Day
Job Posting : May 16, 2023, 10:22:14 AM
Number of Openings : 2
Salary : 77,887.68 - 112,548.54 Yearly
If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator : Michelle Kilimonis - 9788350419
Bargaining Unit : 06-NAGE - Professional Admin.
Confidential : No
Hybrid Work Eligible : Yes



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