Associate General Counsel - Litigation

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority

Charlestown Navy Yard

The MWRA is seeking an Associate General Counsel Litigation who represents the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) in litigation and legal matters in state and federal courts and before regulatory, quasi-judicial agencies and administrative bodies and in mediation, arbitrations and other alternative dispute resolution processes. Handles all phases of litigation, provides legal advice and counsel and manages staff in the areas of responsibilities described below.

The work includes representing the Authority in state and federal courts, before regulatory and quasi-judicial agencies and administrative bodies and in mediation, arbitrations and other alternative dispute resolution processes, in litigation and other legal matters, in a wide range of legal areas including construction, contracts, public procurement, personal injury, property damage, environmental, eminent domain, employment and insurance. Handles and is responsible for all phases of litigation and matters including case preparation, drafting of pleadings, motions, memoranda and briefs, conducting all phases of discovery, court appearances, settlement negotiations and hearings, trials and appeals; supervising staff attorneys, paralegal and administrative personnel involved in the handling of legal issues; apprising the Board of Directors, Executive Director and General Counsel of issues and developments in areas of responsibility; managing MWRA's response to subpoenas, Public Record Act requests, and other legal notices in a timely, well-organized manner within the requirements of law.

The position requires a bachelors degree, a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school; an understanding of substantive legal areas such as construction, contracts, public procurement, personal injury, property damage, environmental, eminent domain, employment and insurance; direct in-court experience as a trial attorney, including jury trial experience, acquired by seven (7) to ten (10) years of related experience; or any combination of education or experience.

Admission in good standing to practice law Massachusetts state and federal courts, and a valid Massachusetts Class D driver's license is required.

Apply at: https://mwra.applicantpro.com/jobs/

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.