Department of Children & Families
Counsel I - Central Legal
Department of Children & Families, Worcester, Massachusetts, us, 01609
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, admission to the Massachusetts Bar and some experience in legal research, legal writing, and legal procedures and processes.
Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):
Interpret laws, court decisions and opinions, rules and regulations applicable to the agency.
Prepare and litigate custody, termination of parental rights and guardianship court cases.
Prepare petitions, affidavits, memorandum of law, discovery motions, findings of fact and other legal documents for agency court involved cases.
Prepare opinions and advise clinical agency staff on legal procedures and requirements for agency cases which are pending in the courts.
Conduct training of agency staff on legal issues pertaining to agency work, litigation processes, changes to law, regulation or policy, or other topics as needed.
Assist in preparing appellate briefs, orders, opinions, rules and regulations related to the administration and enforcement of laws within the jurisdiction of the agency.
TO APPLY:
Please upload both Resume and Cover Letter for this position when applying. First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
About the Department of Children and Families:
The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is committed to upholding the fundamental mission of protecting children from abuse and neglect to ensure they are able to grow and thrive in a safe and nurturing environment. DCF’s vision is that all children have the right to grow up in a nurturing home, free from abuse and neglect, with access to food, shelter, clothing, health care and education.
For more information about our agency and programs visit: www.mass.gov/dcf.
Pre-Offer Process:
A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired.
If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the ADA Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form.
For questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 and select option #4.
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MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, admission to the Massachusetts Bar and some experience in legal research, legal writing, and legal procedures and processes.
Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):
Interpret laws, court decisions and opinions, rules and regulations applicable to the agency.
Prepare and litigate custody, termination of parental rights and guardianship court cases.
Prepare petitions, affidavits, memorandum of law, discovery motions, findings of fact and other legal documents for agency court involved cases.
Prepare opinions and advise clinical agency staff on legal procedures and requirements for agency cases which are pending in the courts.
Conduct training of agency staff on legal issues pertaining to agency work, litigation processes, changes to law, regulation or policy, or other topics as needed.
Assist in preparing appellate briefs, orders, opinions, rules and regulations related to the administration and enforcement of laws within the jurisdiction of the agency.
TO APPLY:
Please upload both Resume and Cover Letter for this position when applying. First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
About the Department of Children and Families:
The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is committed to upholding the fundamental mission of protecting children from abuse and neglect to ensure they are able to grow and thrive in a safe and nurturing environment. DCF’s vision is that all children have the right to grow up in a nurturing home, free from abuse and neglect, with access to food, shelter, clothing, health care and education.
For more information about our agency and programs visit: www.mass.gov/dcf.
Pre-Offer Process:
A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired.
If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the ADA Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form.
For questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 and select option #4.
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