Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel III (LAW)

Job description

Overview The City of Boston seeks a Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel III (“ACC”) to represent the City, its officials, and its departments. The Senior ACC III will advise City leaders on a variety of municipal law matters; represent the City in civil actions, arbitrations, administrative hearings, mediations, and negotiations; investigate claims and complaints by or against the City and recommend actions to be taken; draft ordinances; conduct negotiations with third parties; and perform other duties as assigned. Responsibilities: - Mentors attorneys (ACC I, II) in the conduct of their litigation, contract review, contract negotiation, departmental advising, and related work. - Manages a caseload and represents the City of Boston in all cases as assigned, in state and federal court, administrative proceedings, and other venues. - Provides representation in matters which may include, but are not limited to: personal injury and other torts, employment discrimination, civil rights claims, contract disputes, special education litigation, licensing appeals, and employee and student discipline appeals. - Advises the City on myriad issues impacting government entities, including policy...