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Director of Investigations
| The Director of Investigations is responsible for overseeing all aspects of investigations of alleged housing discrimination and enforcement of local and federal laws pertaining to fair housing. The director performs this function to ensure that the Boston Fair Housing and Equity Office effectively engages and serves residents, especially the most vulnerable, and advocates for fair housing and equity to reach the Office’s mission: working to prevent discrimination and ensure fair and equitable access to housing for all people of Boston. Job Duties: ● Oversees all aspects of the City of Boston’s Fair Housing and Equity Office investigative and enforcement proceedings ● Performs oversight and enforcement of rules for receipt of complaints and for all proceedings, conduct of investigations, development of compliance and conciliation agreements, and conduct of enforcement hearings. ● Defends probable cause findings during administrative hearings as needed. ● Develops pleadings, motions, depositions, and stipulations. ● Develops and initiates subpoenas, findings, continuances, satisfactions of complaint, and briefs. ● Supervises members of the Investigations Team and additional staff as requested by the Executive Director, including overseeing annual performance reviews, regular supervisory sessions, and implementation of professional development. |
| Position: Litigation Attorney or Senior Litigation Attorney Reports To: Legal Director Wage Class: Exempt Union Classification: Eligible Location: Remote (with Massachusetts residency required)
Position Overview The Litigation Attorney will advocate for the rights and interests of individuals with disabilities through representation in civil rights class action and impact litigation as well as other forms of systemic advocacy to protect and promote the rights of the disability community in Massachusetts. A Senior Litigation Attorney will have 10 or more years of legal practice. |
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Contact: F James Perfetuo FJP@BP-LawJobs.com |
| The Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is looking for a highly motivated attorney with extensive prosecutorial experience to handle narcotics and firearms investigations and cases within the Enterprise & Major Crimes Division of the Criminal Bureau. The Criminal Bureau is staffed by a group of experienced prosecutors who partner with intelligence analysts, financial investigators, Massachusetts State Police troopers assigned to the Attorney General’s Office, and local, state, and federal investigative and enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute large-scale narcotics trafficking organizations and firearms investigations throughout the Commonwealth. Primary Duties: The Assistant Attorney General will handle a large caseload of primarily narcotics and firearms-related matters from investigation through sentencing. The work involves extensive collaboration with law enforcement, grand jury investigations throughout the Commonwealth, complex motion practice, and frequent appearances before the Commonwealth’s District and Superior Courts for motions, pleas, and trials. |
| At Nixon Peabody, we are committed to attracting talented individuals from a wide range of experiences and cultures, including individuals from a wide range of racial, ethnic, social, economic, religious, genders, and personal backgrounds. Therefore, we encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. Our Private Clients Practice Group is seeking to hire a mid-level associate with approximately three to five years’ experience to join our growing team in our Boston, MA office. The ideal candidate will have experience in estate planning for high net worth clients, representing individuals, trusts, partnerships, limited liability companies and corporations with respect to estate, income, and gift tax planning matters, as well as trust and estate administration. A solid foundation in gift, estate and income tax planning is required. Qualified candidates will have strong academic credentials, superb judgment and communication skills, and a commitment to providing excellent client services. Click Here For More Information |
| Legal Operations CoordinatorEast Boston, MA, United States Job DescriptionThe Massachusetts Port Authority is Going Above and Beyond™ for your career. We are a dynamic organization that connects people and businesses to the global community by air, land, and sea. Our employees are essential in moving planes, cargo, and cruise ships safely, efficiently, and sustainably. We are an economic engine, managing real estate assets where people live, work, and play. Together, the properties we own and operate generate $20 billion for the region’s economy. Our legal team empowers Massport to propel economic growth, foster safe and efficient global transportation, and shape the dynamic landscape of Boston's waterfront. We adeptly navigate the complexities of federal, state, and local laws in support of Massport's mission, while upholding integrity and professionalism in everything we do. Through the lens of exceptional legal expertise, we facilitate the drive for innovation in the aviation and maritime industries and the creation of sustainable and vibrant communities. |
| UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIRST CIRCUIT BANKRUPTCY JUDGE POSITION The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit seeks applications from all highly qualified individuals for a 14-year appointment as United States Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Puerto Rico at San Juan. The basic jurisdiction of a bankruptcy judge is specified in Title 28, United States Code, §§ 151-158, and explained in Title 11, United States Code, § 101, et seq. The courts provide fair and impartial justice within the jurisdiction conferred by the Constitution and Congress. Public trust and confidence are enhanced when the judiciary’s workforce is highly competent and dedicated to the cause of justice. The judiciary can and should strive to recruit and retain the best and the brightest from all backgrounds and life experiences. |
| Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is seeking a highly motivated attorney to join her Medicaid Fraud Division as an Assistant Attorney General to handle complex criminal and civil enforcement actions related to allegations of fraud against the state Medicaid program and allegations of abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of funds occurring in long-term care facilities and from Medicaid members in health care settings. Primary Duties: The Assistant Attorney General will be responsible for managing a caseload of complex civil and criminal matters. Key responsibilities include partnering with federal and state agencies and civilian investigators to investigate allegations of fraud against the state Medicaid program and allegations of abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of funds occurring in long-term care facilities and from Medicaid members in health care settings. |
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Contact: F James Perfetuo FJP@BP-LawJobs.com |
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OVERVIEW OF ROLE: The Deputy General Counsel, under the general supervision of the General Counsel, provides supervision to attorneys, paralegals and administrative staff of the Office of General Counsel; provides agency-wide legal support on a variety of issues, develops agency policies and procedures; reviews and analyzes regulations, legislation, policies and procedures; coordinates responses to public record requests; and assists the General Counsel in supporting EOHLC divisions and executive staff. The Deputy General Counsel also provides supervision of special projects that may interface with interagency and public stakeholders to ensure that the Office of General Counsel is effectively supporting the legal needs of EOHLC. The Deputy General Counsel will be expected to regularly interact with EOHLC’s senior staff, Executive Office of Administration and Finance (A&F), and the Governor’s Office of Legal Counsel. |
| The Office of the Attorney General (AGO) is looking for a highly motivated attorney to serve as an Assistant Attorney General (AAG) working on open government matters. The Division of Open Government is primarily responsible for statewide enforcement of the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, § 18-25, which requires transparency in the discussions on which public policy is based. The Division provides training and guidance on the law's requirements and investigates and resolves complaints alleging violations of the Open Meeting Law. The Division also handles certain enforcement duties under the Public Records Law, G.L. c. 66, § 10. Primary Duties: The AAG will be responsible for investigating Open Meeting Law complaints alleging violations of the Open Meeting Law and for drafting formal and informal determination letters resolving those matters. In addition, the AAG will be responsible for conducting online and in-person Open Meeting Law trainings and responding to telephone and email requests for guidance on the Open Meeting Law’s requirements. The AAG will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with the Public Records Law following referrals from the Supervisor of Public Records. The AAG may also defend lawsuits challenging the Division’s interpretations of the Open Meeting Law and bring affirmative litigation to compel compliance with the Public Records Law.
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| Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is seeking a highly motivated attorney to join her Medicaid Fraud Division as an Assistant Attorney General to handle complex criminal and civil enforcement actions related to allegations of fraud against the state Medicaid program and allegations of abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of funds occurring in long-term care facilities and from Medicaid members in health care settings. Primary Duties: The Assistant Attorney General will be responsible for managing a caseload of complex civil and criminal matters. Key responsibilities include partnering with federal and state agencies and civilian investigators to investigate allegations of fraud against the state Medicaid program and allegations of abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of funds occurring in long-term care facilities and from Medicaid members in health care settings. |
| JOIN THE FIGHT! GROW YOUR LEGAL PRACTICE AND HELP CHILDREN AND PARENTS IN NEED! APPLY FOR OUR CAFL TRIAL PANEL CERTIFICATION TRAINING! The Children and Family Law Division (CAFL) of the Committee for Public Counsel Services is seeking qualified attorneys to represent children and indigent parents in care and protection/termination of parental rights and child requiring assistance (CRA) cases in the Juvenile Court. We are particularly interested in applicants practicing in Barnstable, Berkshire, Franklin, and Hampshire Counties. Info Session Registration: https://wkf.ms/48N71Ok Full details regarding certification requirements and upcoming training are available here: Ready to apply?
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| Private Clients Associate Location:Boston, MA Position Summary At Nixon Peabody, we are committed to attracting talented individuals from a wide range of experiences and cultures, including individuals from a wide range of racial, ethnic, social, economic, religious, genders, and personal backgrounds. Therefore, we encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. Our Private Clients Practice Group is seeking to hire an associate with 2-3 years of experience to join our growing team in our Boston, MA office. The ideal candidate will have experience representing high net worth individuals, trusts, partnerships, limited liability companies and corporations with respect to estate, income and gift tax planning matters, as well as familiarity with trust and estate administration. Qualified candidates will have strong academic credentials, superb judgment and communication skills, and a commitment to providing excellent client services. In accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, the anticipated annual salary range for this position is as follows. Boston, MA: $225,000 to $250,000 In addition to a standard benefits package, this role may be eligible for additional contingent compensation based on an array of factors, including but not limited to: work performance, geographic location, work experience, education, and qualifications. Because such contingent compensation is not yet calculable or may be zero ($0) in some circumstances, the above-listed salary range is Nixon Peabody’s good faith estimate of the annual salary it reasonably expects to pay for the position at the time of this posting.
A career at Nixon Peabody is the opportunity to do work that matters. It’s a chance to use your knowledge to shape what’s ahead, to innovate, to learn at a firm that taps into the power of collaboration and collective thinking. Principals Only. |
| Private Attorney Outreach PartnerOverviewThe Committee for Public Counsel Services, the public defender agency for Massachusetts, is seeking candidates for a Private Attorney Outreach Partner to serve as a key ambassador for CPCS in our efforts to recruit private attorneys to contract with CPCS. CPCS is considered one of the leading public defender agencies in the country. The agency provides representation in criminal, delinquency, youthful offender, family regulation, guardianship, mental health, sexually dangerous person, and sex offender registry cases, as well as in appeals and post-conviction and post-judgment proceedings related to those matters. To accomplish its mission of zealously representing clients, CPCS employs staff attorneys and contracts with private attorneys to serve as public defenders. Approximately 80% of cases are handled by private attorneys. The agency is facing a critical shortage of private attorneys. The Administrative Office is located in Boston but the office location for this position is negotiable and may be sited in any available CPCS office, depending on the needs of CPCS, the candidate, and available space. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. |
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