City of Boston

Assistant Corporation Counsel I - Inspectional Services Department

City of Boston  •  $91k - $129k/yr  •  United States (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Posting number: 2026-00090

Department: Law Department

Job classification: Assistant Corporation Counsel I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Legal

Summary

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.

Examples of duties

  • Provides 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.
  • Responds promptly and appropriately to requests for assistance on additional projects.
  • Receptive to new ideas and responsive to changing conditions and departmental needs.
  • Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor required.
  • Up to two (2) 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

City of Boston

About City of Boston

Public service is a noble calling: to help others, to make our communities stronger, and to uphold the public trust.

As city employees, we see the results of our hard work in our own community— in street and infrastructure improvements, new buildings rising from the ground, safer and more prosperous neighborhoods, and happier, healthier children, families, and senior citizens.

We may all come from different backgrounds, but we are connected through our passion for service.

What we do at work today, and everyday, shapes the Boston of tomorrow.

Join us!

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The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. Therefore, qualified applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
boston.gov
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