Assistant General Counsel - Casual

This attorney shall serve as the lead litigator for all Boston Health Commission litigation matters in state and federal courts. This attorney will also handle all internal investigations conducted by the General Counsel’s Office.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Represents the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) and its employees in all legal matters filed in state and federal courts and administrative agencies.
• Assesses prelitigation matters for settlement.
• Researches and drafts memoranda regarding legal issues relating to the BPHC and its employees.
• Investigates and reports on employee incidents/issues as assigned by the General Counsel. This includes but is not limited to any alleged violations of BPHC’s General Conduct policy.
• Assists the Labor Relations Office with the handling of Boston Retirement Board matters.
• Performs intake of walk-in complaints from homeless shelter clients.
• Works in a confidential capacity.
• Performs other duties as assigned