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Assistant Corporation Counsel I (Law)

Req ID
2025-29890
Dept
Law Department
Position
Regular Full-Time
Location
Law Law
Salary Min
88,307.99
Salary Max
125,291.01
Union
EXM
Openings
1
Posting End Date
10/30/2025
Contact Email
kristen.coveney@boston.gov

Overview:

The City of Boston Law Department provides legal services to the Mayor, City Council, and City departments regarding their official capacities within the City government. Our office has been in continuous existence for 180 years and under the sole authority of the Corporation Counsel for 125 years. The Corporation Counsel has supervisory authority over all City attorneys and legal affairs and is responsible for all litigation to which the City of Boston is a party.

 

The City of Boston seeks an Assistant Corporation Counsel to represent the City, Boston Fire Department, Boston Police Department, and Boston Public Schools before federal and state courts and administrative agencies. The incumbent will perform legal research, draft and review ordinances, and prepare opinions on legal issues in civil actions, arbitrations, administrative hearings, mediations, and other negotiations.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Provide in-house counsel representation and legal support to the City, Boston Fire Department (BFD), Boston Public Schools (BPS), and Boston Police Department (BPD).
  • Responsible for managing a caseload and representing the City, BPS, BPD, and BFD in all cases as assigned.
  • Conduct all court proceedings on behalf of the City, BPS, BPD, and BFD.
  • Responsible for the preparation, arraignments, and jury and non-jury trials and hearings in state and federal courts, both at the trial and appellate levels.
  • Review and draft ordinances.
  • Perform legal research and render opinions to City officials.
  • Responsible for ordinance drafting, litigation, advice on municipal law matters, negotiation, procurement, public records law, and other assignments.
  • Respond promptly and appropriately to requests for assistance on additional projects.
  • Receptive to new ideas and responsive to changing conditions and departmental needs.
  • Perform related work as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctorate required.
  • At least one to five (1-5) years of experience as a lawyer in a law firm or governmental legal office.
  • Licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with no disciplinary record.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Highly motivated self-starter.
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office, Westlaw, and Social Law Library.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.

 

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

 

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: Non-Union/MM2-9

Hours per week: 35

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