MHLAC Job Posting: Legal Advocate (attorney or paralegal)

Description: 

• • The Mental Health Legal Advisors Committee (MHLAC,www.mhlac.org) seeks a paralegal or attorney to work on advocacy projects and collaborate with staff to advance the work of the office in defending the rights of people with mental health concerns.

  • The person hired into this position will join multiple advocacy project teams assembled to address systemic issues that staff believe negatively affect significant numbers in our client population, which typically involve discrimination or other forms of mistreatment. Job duties will span the full continuum of tasks that move a litigation, legislative or administrative advocacy campaign forward from inception to conclusion, including outreach and community engagement, legal or social science research, investigation, drafting, and oral advocacy. 

Type: Full Time 

Salary:

Office Location: 100 Hancock Street, 10th Floor, Suite 1002, Quincy, MA 02171

• • Advocate on behalf of indigent adults, adolescents and children who have or are perceived to have mental health concerns on a range of civil legal matters;

  • Interact and collaborate with community groups and others that also are concerned about the rights of persons with mental health concerns;

  • Identify and interview persons, and otherwise investigate systemic public and private practices negatively impacting a substantial numbers of clients;

  • Engage in litigation or pursue other advocacy approaches, including legislative, administrative, or public advocacy;

  • Participate in collective office processes, including those for determining advocacy priorities and case strategies.

• Handle such other tasks that are deemed necessary by supervisorial staff to move the work of MHLAC forward.

MHLAC is collecting submissions from now until October 30^thwith a start date of December 1. 

Interested parties may apply by emailing their cover letter and resume to:

Ms. Beth Heinrich

Mental Health Legal Advisors Committee

100 Hancock Street, Suite 1002

Quincy, MA 02171

hiring@mhlac.org

ATTN: Advocacy Director

In the subject of the email, please include: Legal Advocate.

MHLAC Job Posting: Advocacy Director 

Description: 

• The Mental Health Legal Advisors Committee (MHLAC,www.mhlac.org) seeks an experienced lawyer to advance the work of the office in defending the rights of people with mental health concerns. The person hired will directly participate in advocacy, supervise senior advocates, offer guidance to all advocates, and work closely with the Executive Director to oversee advocacy and ensure that work product is of high quality.

Type: Full Time 

Salary:

• $4,778 – $7,063, bi-weekly (or $124,245 – 183,654 annually, should you remain in our employ for at least 12 full months), commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Office Location: 100 Hancock Street, 10th Floor, Suite 1002, Quincy, MA 02171

Job Duties:

• • The Advocacy Director will report to and share oversight and supervision duties with the Program’s Executive Director (ED) and other senior staff. This includes:

  • Teaming with the ED in the coordination of advocacy and in the supervision and evaluation of other advocates

  • Meeting with the ED regularly to discuss the progress of projects and the needs of advocates;

  • Serving on a three-person executive management team that includes the Deputy Director (DD) to discuss issues that overlap between substantive and administrative matters:

  • Providing direct supervision to Program senior advocates;

  • Drafting, reviewing and editing documents produced in litigation efforts and other advocacy;

  • In cooperation with the ED, the Director of Law and Policy, the Legislative Advocacy Director, and Program advocacy staff, assisting in responding to requests from advocates in other organizations for collaboration in amicus briefing and other advocacy;

  • In cooperation with the ED and DD, planning and facilitating of Program events intended to advance advocacy efforts.

  • In cooperation with advocacy teams, independently or in partnership with other organizations or community groups, take on a substantial role in litigation or other advocacy;

  • Participate in legal representation in prioritized individual cases as needed to advance systemic advocacy projects and the pursuit of MHLAC’s mission;

  • Travel to meet with clients and client groups throughout the Commonwealth to provide representation, information, or strategic assistance that is connected to the pursuit of systemic reforms;

  • Field requests from legal advocates and attorneys in Massachusetts seeking technical assistance in cases they are handling for MHLAC eligible clients;

  • Attend training conferences and events relevant to MHLAC priorities in order to stay up to date on, and gain insight into mental health law and policy issues;

  • Represent MHLAC client interests in public forums, including legislative and rulemaking hearings and on statewide task forces.

  • Handle such other tasks that the ED determines are necessary to move the work of MHLAC forward.

  • MHLAC runs on a hybrid work basis. Office staff are encouraged to work together in person but are permitted to work from remote (home) locations for much of the work week. 

  • References and writing samples will be requested of finalists. A criminal background check will be completed for the selected candidate in compliance with state policy.

MHLAC is collecting submissions from now until the position is filled, with a (hopeful) start date of January 1. 

Interested parties may apply by emailing their cover letter and resume to:

Ms. Beth Heinrich

Mental Health Legal Advisors Committee

100 Hancock Street, Suite 1002

Quincy, MA 02171

hiring@mhlac.org

ATTN: Advocacy Director

In the subject of the email, please include: Advocacy Director.

References and writing samples will be requested of finalists. A criminal background check will be completed for the selected candidate in compliance with state policy.

Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General - Justice Geraldine S. Hines Legal Fellowship

Job description:

• About the Office of the Inspector General (OIG or Office): The Massachusetts OIG is at the forefront of promoting effective government and the responsible use of public money and property. The OIG is an independent state agency charged with preventing and detecting fraud, waste, and abuse in the use of public funds and public property. The OIG has broad oversight of how state and local governments use federal, state and local funds and property. Further details may be found at Chapter 12A (malegislature.gov).

• The Office of the General Counsel: The Office of the General Counsel (Legal Team) serves as in-house counsel to the OIG. The Legal Team provides essential legal advice and support to the OIG on external and internal matters. The Legal Team supports investigative divisions when legal issues arise during an investigation, audit or review by assisting with formal interviews; analyzing evidence; conducting legal research; enforcing summonses; and liaising with state, municipal and private entities. In addition, the Legal Team manages legal strategy in all OIG litigation, and attorneys in the Office of the General Counsel represent the OIG in state and federal court. The Legal Team attorneys also draft and review legislation and provide guidance on state and local procurement matters.

• The Office of the General Counsel also plays a key internal support role. The Legal Team provides legal guidance and support to the OIG on human resources and fiscal related matters. The Office of the General Counsel has responsibilities related to compliance and internal controls within the OIG including onboarding new employees, developing and updating policies and procedures, and regularly providing in-house training on topics such as confidentiality, ethics and conflicts of interest.

Fellowship: Position Overview

• The Justice Geraldine S. Hines Legal Fellowship provides opportunities for motivated professionals who want to begin a legal career in public service and gain valuable experience while serving the people of the Commonwealth. We are seeking candidates whose diverse backgrounds and experiences will contribute to their work as a lawyer in the OIG.
• The Fellowship is designed to help new attorneys develop core legal skills and provide broad exposure to state and municipal government. The Fellow will conduct legal research and draft memoranda and other documents related to fraud, waste and abuse in the expenditure of public funds as well as law related to the administration of the OIG, including employment law, contract law and procurement law. In addition, the Fellow may assist the OIG’s investigative divisions when legal issues arise during an investigation, audit or review. The Fellow will receive training, supervision and mentoring from attorneys in the Office of the General Counsel.
• The Fellow will work with and advise senior leadership, supervisors and staff on the interpretation and applicability of, and compliance with, state and federal law, including statutes, regulations and case law. The Fellow will work closely with all divisions of the OIG and will collaborate with external agencies as necessary. Through this work, the Fellow will become familiar with the full scope of the OIG’s operations, including investigations, audits, reviews, civil recovery actions, training programs, policy and legislative initiatives, and the role of the Office of the General Counsel.

The Fellowship is a full-time, two-year commitment. The OIG may consider the Fellow for full-time employment at the end of their term.

We are especially interested in the unique perspectives of candidates who:

Eligibility: 

• Graduates in the classes of 2025-2027 from an accredited law school who have or will have taken the Massachusetts Bar Exam by July 2027 are eligible to apply.

Successful applicants will have a demonstrated interest in public service, a commitment to promoting equity and inclusivity, and a strong academic record, including excellent research and writing skills.

Salary Range: 

• $70,000

Other Position Information: Full time/Exempt

Hybrid Work Schedule: The Office of the Inspector General offers a hybrid work schedule. 

How to Apply:

• Submit cover letter and resume via email by October 30, 2026, to:

Sarah Hoover, Director of Human Resources & Recruitment

Office of the Inspector General

IGO-employment@mass.gov

Suffolk University Law School welcomes applications for an entry-level tenure-track Clinical Professor to direct its Environmental Law and Policy Clinic.

The Environmental Law & Policy Clinic (“ELPC”) was established in 2023 to meet growing student demand and urgent community need, and is one of Suffolk’s 15 year-long, faculty directed clinics. Suffolk Law’s Clinics are ranked in the top 5 of such programs nationally by U.S. News & World Report and have been ranked among the top 20 for more than a decade.

Job Description:

Requirements:

Salary:

• The salary range for this role is $120,000 - $140,000.

Additional Information about ELPC:

The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual who can help shape the Clinic docket and enrich the program by developing relationships within the legal community, the communities served, the University, the legal academy, and the Bar. 

How to Apply:

• Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a list of references, and a cover letter addressed to Professor Christina Miller and Darrell Mottley, Co-Chairs of the Clinical Committee. All applications must be made through Suffolk’s job posting website,https://suffolk.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External.  

Massachusetts Attorney General's Office - Assistant Attorney General, Trial Division / Government Bureau

Primary Duties:

• The Assistant Attorney General will represent and defend the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, its agencies, and employees in a wide variety of civil lawsuits, including tort, contract, erroneous convictions, eminent domain, employment, and civil rights cases. The Assistant Attorney General will maintain an active caseload, including assuming responsibility for drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, taking and defending depositions, preparing and arguing dispositive motions, and trying cases in the superior and federal courts.

Position Requirements:

• Must be a member of the Massachusetts bar.
• At least five (5) years of civil litigation experience, including experience in at least one of the following substantive areas is preferred: tort, contracts, land use, eminent domain, civil rights, or employment litigation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience managing a large and varied caseload, preferred.
• Must have access to reliable transportation or have a valid driver's license, as travel may be required to various courts, clients, opposing party locations, and law offices. (Pool cars available for work use.)
• The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an interest in supporting a respectful and inclusive work environment and a connection to the people and communities we serve.

Position Type:  Full-Time/Exempt. Our current hybrid model includes some remote workdays for most positions.

Salary:

• $90,125 to $134,513, commensurate with JD year.

The application deadline for this posting is November 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM (ET). 

Apply here: https://massago.bamboohr.com/careers/272

Massachusetts Department of Higher Education - Deputy Commissioner for Financial Aid, College Access, and Student Success

Position Overview:

Preferred Qualifications: 

Reporting Location and Travel :

To Apply: 

Graydon Sommer PLLC - Associate

Graydon Sommer PLLC, a Boston plaintiff-side litigation firm, seeks an associate with 2+ years of litigation experience. The candidate must have strong research, writing, and litigation skills and  interested in civil rights, employment, data privacy and cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and algorithmic harm, whistleblower and False Claims Act matters, and class actions. Technical training in computer science, machine learning, engineering, or a related field is preferred.

To apply, please email: gsommer@sommerlaw.com.

Massachusetts Department Elementary and Secondary Education - General Counsel/Chief Legal Officer

Posting: https://massanf.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=1091340

The General Counsel serves as the chief legal officer for DESE and reports directly to the Commissioner.

Key responsibilities include:

• Serve as a member of the Commissioner’s executive team and cabinet;
• Provide timely, strategic legal advice to the Commissioner, BESE, and senior DESE administrators;
• Advise DESE on matters relating to state and federal laws governing public elementary, secondary, career-technical, and adult basic education programs;
• Lead, manage and mentor the attorneys and administrative staff in the Legal Office, including the Office of Professional Practices Investigations;
• oversee the Legal Office, including budgetary matters and reporting obligations;
• Develop sound legal strategies to support the policy objectives of the Commissioner and BESE;
• Draft and review recommendations concerning legislation, regulations, budget documents, contracts and other documents;
• Prepare legal memoranda and advisory opinions as needed;
• Communicate and coordinate with officials of other state and federal agencies, school and district leaders, and other constituents regarding education laws and policies;
• Advise the Commissioner and senior administrators on employment law matters, including handling matters on behalf of DESE before administrative agencies;
• Advise the Commissioner and BESE on Open Meeting Law issues;
• Work in collaboration with the Attorney General’s Office in representing the Commissioner, DESE and BESE in litigation;
• Represent DESE in interagency meetings; and
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Commissioner.
• Based on assignment, travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Admitted to the Massachusetts Bar as a member in good standing and eligible to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts;
• 5 or more years of experience practicing law or in a position requiring membership in the Bar;
• Excellent analytical, legal research, and writing skills;
• Respect for diversity and awareness of cultural competency;
• Exemplary ethical standards;
• Familiarity with state and federal education laws and employment laws;
• Successful experience with administrative adjudicatory hearings and litigation, including negotiating resolution when appropriate;
• Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to establish rapport, motivate, and maintain positive and productive relationships with colleagues and clients from diverse backgrounds;
• Strong supervisory skills;
• Ability to understand, apply, and explain laws, regulations, policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines governing education programs;
• Ability to process and assimilate detailed information presented orally or in writing;
• Ability to exercise sound judgment;
• Excellent communication skills, orally and in writing, including ability to write and present clear, appropriately detailed memoranda and documentation as required;
• Ability to strategize and work with others to solve problems;
• Ability to handle matters with mature judgment and discretion;
• Strong organizational skills, including ability to manage complex tasks and meet deadlines;
• Ability to work with confidential information and maintain the highest level of confidentiality;
• Ability to effectively manage a varied workload while balancing multiple and competing priorities;
• Knowledge of the organization and structures of public schools and districts;
• Knowledge of DESE’s Educational Vision; and
• Strong computer skills and fluency with Microsoft Word.

Please submit a cover letter and resume with your online application.

Questions regarding this posting or the application process should be referred to Maureen O’Brien at  Maureen.t.o’brien@mass.gov or 781-338-6107.