Committee Legal Counsel - Joint Committee on Public Health - (240003A6)
Agency Overview:
The Massachusetts House of Representatives (“House”) is comprised of 160 independently elected Members, each representing a district of approximately 43,000 people. State Representative Marjorie Decker (D-Cambridge), serves as the current House Chair of the Joint Committee on Publc Health.
Position Overview:
Committee Legal Counsel provides legal counsel and policy analysis to the Chair of the Committee on a wide range of legislative issues, including legal research and analysis, drafting of legal memoranda and legislation. Assists in the development, drafting and presentation of policy and legislation and corresponds with constituents, advocates, other legislative offices and the executive and judicial branches on matters of interest to the committee. May handle constituent services, communications responsibilities, and other duties as assigned.
Reports to:
Reports to the Chair of the Committee and, at the discretion of the Chair, to the Staff Director.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Nothing in this job description restricts the Chair’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time for any reason.
Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
Education/Experience Qualifications:
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time, minimum of 37.5 hour per week position. Days of work are typically Monday through Friday. Hours vary and may include evening and weekend work to support the Committee’s legislative or constituent activities.
To Apply: Send cover letter, resume, and a writing sample to Kerwin.Amo@mahouse.gov. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
Salary: Low $60k's
Benefits
As an employee of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, staff have access to a wide variety of health
plans including coverage of health, vision, and dental benefits. Furthermore, retirement benefits are
available, depending upon one’s length of employment.
The House of Representatives is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity/expression, disability, military obligations, veteran status, or any other class protected by federal or state law.
Official Title: Legal Counsel
: United States-Massachusetts-Boston-State House
: Legal Services
: House of Representatives
: Full-time
: Day
: Mar 6, 2024, 7:49:14 PM
: 1
Yearly
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