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Assistant Corporation Counsel III – Workers Compensation

Req ID
2025-31394
Dept
Law Department
Position
Regular Full-Time
Location
Law Law
Salary Min
123,600.94
Salary Max
155,187.15
Union
EXM
Openings
1
Posting End Date
5/19/2026
Contact Email
kristen.coveney@boston.gov

Overview:

Under the direction of the Workers' Compensation Agent, the Workers' Compensation Attorney will represent the City of Boston as a self-insurer in all stages of litigation related to workers' compensation matters before the Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA), Superior Court, and Appeals Court.

Responsibilities:

  • Represents the City in all workers' compensation matters before the Department of Industrial Accidents.
  • Conducts legal research, drafts discovery, and prepares legal memoranda and briefs as necessary. 
  • Responsible for assessing exposure, negotiating settlements and other agreements, participating in mediations, and tracking and negotiating third-party liens.
  • Participates in meetings with internal staff and City Departments to ensure awareness and consistency in information regarding workers' compensation cases.
  • As a member of the workers' compensation team, assists in making determinations on cases and actions to be taken in the best interest of the client. 
  • Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctorate.
  • Five to thirteen (5-13) years of experience. Workers' Compensation (MGL c. 152) experience strongly preferred. 
  • Licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with no disciplinary record.
  • Two (2) years of relevant Workers' Compensation. Experience may be substituted for two (2) years of legal experience.
  • Excellent, clear, and effective writing and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a dynamic team.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail.
  • Highly motivated self-starter.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

 

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

 

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: Non-Union/MM2-13

Hours per week: 35

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