Job Description - Associate Board Counsel (240005BE)
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.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Massachusetts State Retirement Board ("MSRB") is a department within the Office of the State Treasurer which administers a defined benefit retirement plan, the Massachusetts State Employees Retirement System ("MSERS"), for eligible employees of the Commonwealth and certain independent entities. Established in 1911, the MSRB supports more than 85,000 active members and more than 68,000 retirees & beneficiaries. The MSRB annually issues more than $2.75b in benefits.
The MSRB Legal Unit is responsible for providing legal counsel in a high-volume work setting to the Board and staff, on all matters relative to the proper administration of the MSERS as governed by M.G.L. c. 32 and applicable federal requirements.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
- Represent the MSRB in judicial and administrative forums relative to its actions and all other legal matters.
- Advise Executive Director and staff relative to the interpretation and implementation of G.L. c. 32, related administrative regulations and administrative or judicial orders and decisions, and contract issues.
- Develop an expertise regarding the provisions of G.L. c. 32, administrative regulations and applicable sections of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Participate in the preparation for, present legal materials during, and attend monthly MSRB Board meetings.
- Review proposed worker's compensation lump sum agreements and domestic relations orders as well as employment settlement agreements from Commonwealth agencies which may impact the calculation of retirement benefits.
- Participate in enforcement and adjudicatory efforts in connection with post-retirement earnings limits and disability retirees' excess earnings cases pursuant to G.L. c. 32, sec. 91A.
- Monitor and analyze new federal and state legislation and regulations and their impact on the administration of G.L. c. 32.
- Travel to hearing locations across the Commonwealth and to regional MSRB office as necessary.
Other Duties And Responsibilities
- As necessary, provide legal counsel to the MSRB Board members on matters relevant to their duties and obligations as fiduciaries of the MSERS.
- Collaborate with the Attorney General's office on any litigation in which the MSRB or any staff member is a party.
- Assist in the drafting of legislation in accordance with the legislative priorities established by the MSRB.
- Collaborate with and supervise outside counsel on matters relevant to M.G.L. c. 32 and the Internal Revenue Code.
- As necessary, participate in responding to public records request and subpoenas.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Paralegals and legal interns as needed.
Qualifications
- Education: J.D. from accredited law school.
- License/certification: Massachusetts bar certification and good standing with the Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers.
- Experience: At least two years' experience in law firm and/or governmental agency. Experience in Massachusetts public employee benefits law strongly preferred.
- Abilities/ skills: Adept oral advocate and strong oral presentation skills. Excellent research skills, including facility with Westlaw and other on-line research tools; adept with various office technologies, including Microsoft Office suite of products.
Official Title: Associate Counsel
Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Boston-1 Winter Street
Job: Legal Services
Agency: Off of State Treas & Rec Genrl
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day
Job Posting: May 9, 2024, 3:46:22 PM
Number of Openings: 1
Salary: 64,265.82 - 79,482.68 Yearly
If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Kerlley Aime - 6173679333
Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: Yes
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