Associate General Counsel- Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission
Job Description
About the Office of the Massachusetts State Treasurer and Receiver General ("Treasury")
Our mission is to manage and safeguard the State's public deposits and investments through sound business practices for the exclusive benefits of our citizens, and perform these duties with integrity, excellence, and leadership. Additionally, we strive to provide economic opportunity, stability, and security for every Massachusetts resident.
We are committed to excellence in recruiting, hiring, and retaining diverse and qualified individuals. We value the culture of diversity and professionalism in the workplace and strongly believe that our workforce should reflect our community.
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Office Location: 95 Fourth Street Chelsea, MA 02150
Purpose of the Position
The Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission's Associate General Counsel will primarily be responsible for prosecuting administrative hearings against licensees on behalf of the Commission's Enforcement Division. This includes researching complex legal issues related to alcoholic beverages law, negotiating with licensees, working with investigators to develop cases, conducting and responding to discovery, and preparing and arguing cases in administrative hearings before the Commission.
The Associate General Counsel will also be responsible for providing regular formal trainings for the Commission's Enforcement Division, and for other office staff on an add-needed basis, which will include the preparation of written training materials and giving in-person presentations.
With the direction of the Executive Director and other members of the senior leadership team, the Associate General Counsel will also provide advice on legal issues as they arise, including in the areas of licensing and investigation to office staff. Additional duties may include responding to public records requests, responding to inquiries from members of the alcoholic beverages industry and the public, and performing any other duties as may be assigned.
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The Associate General Counsel must be able to work in the Commission's current office in Chelsea Massachusetts
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited school of law and member in good standing with the Massachusetts Bar.
- Minimum two years' experience practicing law.
- Significant experience in civil or criminal litigation with experience or expertise in managing caseloads and/or prosecuting cases.
- Experience or expertise in administrative law, in general, and licensing and investigations in particular. Knowledge and understanding of the conduct of adjudicatory hearings.
- Knowledge of state public records, open meetings and ethics laws.
- Ability to conduct comprehensive legal research, including the ability to analyze legal precedent and apply it to factual circumstances. Ability to develop and present clear, concise and correct legal arguments.
- Ability to exercise discretion in handling of confidential and sensitive information.
- Excellent interpersonal skills: must be able to interact with people at all levels within the Commission, with entities and individuals regulated by the Commission, outside counsel and members of the public.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 10lbs
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time
Hybrid Work Environment:
All new hires at the Office of the State Treasurer and Receiver General (Treasury) will go through an In-Office Orientation Period consisting of a combination of virtual, in-person and on-the-job training so as to assimilate you to the Treasury's culture and work environment. Following the initial In-Office Orientation Period a gradual transition to hybrid work will take place over the first 3-8 weeks of employment.
The hybrid work environment will consist of a minimum of two (2) days in the office each week, with one of these days being either a Monday or a Friday. Hybrid work arrangement is based on business needs of the department. There will be an additional (1) day in the office per month for a mandatory in person department meeting.
An Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Office of the State Treasurer and Receiver General is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
Employment Eligibility Regarding Family Members:
Please note that the Office of the State Treasurer and Receiver General will not consider family members of current employees as eligible for employment. Family members shall include an employee's spouse, brother, sister, children, stepchildren, parents, stepparents, sister/brother-in-law, daughter/son-in-law or an individual residing in an employee's household.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- Pension
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program