Assistant Corporation Counsel I - Inspectional Services Department

Assistant Corporation Counsel I - Inspectional Services Department

Salary

$90,974.15 - $128,696.83 Annually

Location

1010 Massachusetts Avenue

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00090

Department

Law Department

Opening Date

09/23/2026

Closing Date

10/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits

Overview

The City of Boston Law Department provides legal services to the Mayor, City Council, and City departments regarding their official capacities within the City government. Our office has been in continuous existence for 180 years and under the sole authority of the Corporation Counsel for 125 years. The Corporation Counsel has supervisory authority over all City attorneys and legal affairs and is responsible for all litigation to which the City of Boston is a party.

The City of Boston seeks an Assistant Corporation Counsel to represent the City, Boston Fire Department, Boston Police Department, and Boston Public Schools before federal and state courts and administrative agencies. The incumbent will perform legal research, draft and review ordinances, and prepare opinions on legal issues in civil actions, arbitrations, administrative hearings, mediations, and other negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Provides in-house counsel representation and legal support to the City, Boston Fire Department (BFD), Boston Public Schools (BPS), and Boston Police Department (BPD).
• Responsible for managing a caseload and representing the City, BPS, BPD, and BFD in all cases as assigned.
• Conduct all court proceedings on behalf of the City, BPS, BPD, and BFD.
• Responsible for the preparation, arraignments, and jury and non-jury trials and hearings in state and federal courts, both at the trial and appellate levels.
• Review and draft ordinances.
• Perform legal research and render opinions to City officials.
• Responsible for ordinance drafting, litigation, advice on municipal law matters, negotiation, procurement, public records law, and other assignments.
• Responds promptly and appropriately to requests for assistance on additional projects.
• Receptive to new ideas and responsive to changing conditions and departmental needs.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

• Juris Doctor required.
• Up to two (2) years of experience as a lawyer in a law firm or governmental legal office.
• Licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with no disciplinary record.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Highly motivated self-starter.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Westlaw, and Social Law Library.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: Non-Union/MM2-9

Hours per week: 35

The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected category.

At the City of Boston, we provide our employees with a wide array of benefits and resources that foster both their professional and personal development. Our goal is to make City government a place where everyone is empowered to make a positive impact for the communities in which we live, work, and play.

For full-time positions, employees may be eligible for the following benefits depending on the nature of their employment and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for the position. View the Collective Bargaining Agreements page to learn more.

Benefits Available to City Workers

• Retirement & Savings Opportunities: Membership in the Boston Retirement System (BRS), a benefit pension plan providing lifetime income to vested employees when they retire, along with deferred compensation options to help you build a secure future. Visit boston.gov/retirement to learn more.

• Health Insurance & Benefits: The City offers competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus flexible spending (FSA), dependent care accounts, and life insurance for our employees. Visit boston.gov/insurance to learn more.

• Other Benefits: City employees enjoy a benefits package featuring paid time off and leave, subsidized transit (MBTA and Bluebikes), educational assistance, and employee wellness programs. Visit boston.gov/life-city-boston to learn more.

• Salary information: To view salary plans and understand how salaries work at the City of Boston, go to boston.gov/salary.

Part-time employees who are scheduled to work for 20 hours or more per week may also be eligible for benefits on a pro-rated basis. Please refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) to learn more about any benefits available for this position.

If you have any questions about the benefits offered for this position, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 617-635-3370 or ohr@boston.gov.

Employer City of Boston (MA)

Address 1 City Hall Plaza, Room 612

Boston, Massachusetts, 02201

Phone 617-635-3370

Website https://www.boston.gov