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Legislative Policy Counsel
Expires: 2024-11-04
Organization
Committee for Public Counsel Services
Salary
$93,381 - $133,511, commensurate with years of experience
Job Status
Full Time
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Requirements
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
- Eligible to practice law in this jurisdiction as a member of the Massachusetts bar in good standing, or as an attorney in another jurisdiction who is eligible to engage in limited Massachusetts practice under Supreme Judicial Court Rule 3:04;
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in state government or related field with experience working with the
- Massachusetts’ state legislature; and,
- Access to a personal computer with home internet access sufficient to work remotely.
- Knowledge of the legislative process and media relations;
- Strong leadership skills and qualities;
- Significant public sector experience, including public policy and budget advocacy;
- Understand and embrace the principles of zealous advocacy for indigent persons for whom there is a right to court-appointed counsel;
- Strong communication, analytical, interpersonal, negotiation and decision-making skills;
- Ability to work with courts, state administrators and agencies, and legislators;
- Experience working with organizations providing legal services to indigent persons; and,
- Ability to speak publicly and write speeches and presentations for others.