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Home > Current Issues & initiatives | Career and Volunteer Opportunities Career and Volunteer Opportunities  Committees: We strongly encourage both law students and attorneys to become involved in the important work of the MLGBA through participation with its committees. MLGBA committees include the Amicus Curiae, Communications, Large Firm, Membership, Technology, Transgender Inclusion, Outreach and Western Massachusetts Committees. If you would like to become involved with one or more of these committees, please feel free to contact the Administrative Assistant at MLGBA.adminassistant@gmail.com who will provide you with the contact information for the Chair of the respective committees.
Search for Law Student Representatives: MLGBA has enthusiastic and wonderful student board representatives from Boston College Law School, Boston University School of Law, Harvard Law School, New England School of Law, Northeastern University, Suffolk University Law School and Western New England School of Law. We are still looking for representatives from MS Law. If you are interested, please contact Polly Crozier at polly@kauffmanlaw.net or 617-577-1505. In these difficult economic times, many MLGBA attorney members and law students are seeking volunteer and career opportunities. If you have an opportunity that you would like to share with the MLGBA community, please send it to MLGBA.adminassistant@gmail.com and we will consider it for the next publication.
OneLaw Seeks Attorney
OneLaw is a Newton law firm devoted to serving all the personal legal needs of clients. OneLaw seeks experienced attorneys to work either on a full-time or independent contract basis in various practice areas. Full-time candidates must have an established client base and an entrepreneurial spirit. Send resume and letter of interest to Peter A. Hahn, Esq. at peter@onelaw.us.
Liberty Mutual has an exciting opportunity for growth. We have opened a new operation in Springfield Massachusetts to provide remote legal support for MA, NY, CT, PA and MI jurisdictions. We are looking for jurisdictional experience, strong computer skills, and knowledge of insurance coverage defense. Responsibilities include effectively managing discovery demands. Ability to analyze and communicate impact of discovery responses. Respond to interrogatories or discovery demands. Handling investigations including locating witnesses, interviewing witnesses, and obtaining evidence for trial. Assist attorneys in trial preparation procedures and other duties that apply to the New York courts/jurisdictions. A Paralegal Certificate from an accredited college or university is required, and a Bachelors degree preferred. 1-3 years experience as a Paralegal. Excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to exercise independent and sound judgment. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. EOE. Please respond to job requisition 01680 at www.libertymutual.com/careers. In-House law firm for Liberty Mutual. Busy, pleasant trial office and consistent co-op employer. Excellent "nuts & bolts" civil litigation position with strong supervision. Students will draft pleadings, perform legal research, and write memoranda. Students will also be given the opportunity to observe oral arguments in court!
Prefer second year students with prior co-op experience or third year students. Submit resume, course & coop or prior employment evaluations, and writing sample to: Darlene Thebaud Esq., 200 Berkeley St., 16th Flr., Boston, MA 02116.
Phone 617-867-4731; e-mail: darlene.thebaud@libertymutual.com. The Massachusetts Teachers Association is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Staff Counsel in our Division of Legal Services. Those interested should submit a formal letter of application, outlining professional experiences and noting significant accomplishments. In addition to the application letter and resume, please also include a minimum of three professional references. The application deadline is July 9, 2010. Here is a link to the job description:
http://www.massteacher.org/career/jobs/jobs_legal.cfm The Legal Services / Pro Bono Program seeks an Attorney and a Referral Paralegal. Please click HERE for detailed information.
Boston Regional Office of the US Securities and Exchange Commission seeks Senior Trial Counsel to litigate civil and administrative cases. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials and substantive securities law or litigation experience. Salary range: $131,810 - $206,396 depending upon experience.
Interested individuals should apply to http://www.usajobs.gov/. Announcement no. 10-330364-TR by 4/2/10. EOE.
Do you have a couple of hours a week to volunteer? You could help contact prospective speakers and presenters, register and welcome new members, learn to update our web page (not scary!!), write or edit newsletter articles, or work with our Oral History interns.
Please contact Michael at 617-369-9090 or mconnolly@stonewallcommunities.org Dynamic Paralegal Opportunity
Liberty Mutual has an exciting opportunity for growth. We have opened a new operation in Springfield, Massachusett,s to provide remote legal support for MA, NY, CT, PA and MI jurisdictions. We are looking for jurisdictional experience, strong computer skills, and knowledge of insurance coverage defense. Responsibilities include effectively managing discovery demands. Ability to analyze and communicate impact of discovery responses. Respond to interrogatories or discovery demands. Handling investigations including locating witnesses, interviewing witnesses, and obtaining evidence for trial. Assist attorneys in trial preparation procedures and other duties that apply to the New York courts/jurisdictions. A Paralegal Certificate from an accredited college or university is required, and a Bachelors degree preferred. 1-3 years experience as a Paralegal. Excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to exercise independent and sound judgment. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. EOE. Please respond to job requisition 01680 at www.libertymutual.com/careers.
Dynamic Administrative Opportunity Liberty Mutual is looking for an enthusiastic person with solid administrative skills for its Springfield Legal Services office. Excellent computer, organizational, and communication skills are required, with 1-3 years of administrative experience. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. Please respond to job requisition 01681 at www.libertymutual.com/careers. Boston Regional Office of the US Securities and Exchange Commission seeks enforcement attorneys. Enforcement attorneys investigate potential violations of the federal securities laws and, when necessary, litigate resulting civil and administrative cases. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials and substantive securities law or litigation experience. Salary range: $100,516 - $180,735 depending on experience.
Interested individuals should apply to http://www.usajobs.gov/. Announcement no. 10-317329-TR by March 12, 2010. EOE.
The National Association for Urban Debate Leagues (“NAUDL”), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for students in urban schools by encouraging debate as an effective means of scholastic achievement, is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as the NAUDL’s Executive Director, following the untimely death of its previous Executive Director in late 2009. By building, strengthening and networking Urban Debate Leagues (“UDLs”), the NAUDL expands opportunities for urban youth in pursuit of its simple and compelling mission to “facilitate participation in organized debate activities for as many urban students as possible.”
The NAUDL offers an outstanding opportunity for a leader who has the capacity to raise resources, forge a powerful alliance among education reformers and the organization’s existing supporters, and nurture the growth of urban debate as a means for tremendous scholastic achievement in cities across the nation. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience and acumen in organizational development and leadership, a passion for social justice and education reform to benefit urban youth, and superior communication skills. The next NAUDL Executive Director will have the opportunity and responsibility to promote and brand the NAUDL as an essential and valuable player in advancing the urban debate agenda, while respecting and collaborating with leaders in both the education community and the universe of fervent debate veterans, coaches and admirers to bring the substantial benefits of urban debate to students in America’s cities. The NAUDL Board of Directors has engaged the national, executive search firm, Isaacson, Miller, to help the Board and the NAUDL Search Committee with this important search. A description of the NAUDL and the challenges and opportunities that await its next Executive Director is available here. Applications, nominations and inquiries should be sent to the following electronic mailbox: 3996@imsearch.com. All inquiries will be held in strict confidence. Law Office of Joyce Kauffman - Summer Legal Intern Sought
The Law Office of Joyce Kauffman seeks a law student to serve as a summer legal intern, assisting two lawyers with all aspects of busy family-law practice with focus on alternative families and LGBT issues. For more information about the firm, please visit the website at www.kauffmanlaw.net. Family law-related experience and/or coursework preferred. Please submit a cover letter, resume and brief writing sample to Polly Crozier at the Law Office of Joyce Kauffman, 231 Third Street, Cambridge, MA 02142 by March 11, 2010. No e-mails or calls, please. The Office of the Bar Counsel has an opening for an Assistant Bar Counsel to investigate and prosecute attorney discipline cases. Requirements for the position include knowledge of and substantial experience in typical areas of legal practice, substantial trial and appellate experience, and superior writing and oral advocacy skills. Excellent benefits, salary commensurate with experience. Interested candidates should submit a resumé and writing sample by March 26, 2010 to: John Marshall, Office of Bar Counsel, 99 High Street, Boston, MA 02110. Interviews will be scheduled after March 12, 2010. For further information about the office, see the Office of Bar Counsel/Board of Bar Overseers website, www.mass.gov/obcbbo. The Office of the Bar Counsel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
National Association for Urban Debate Leagues - Executive Director The National Association for Urban Debate Leagues (“NAUDL”), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for students in urban schools by encouraging debate as an effective means of scholastic achievement, is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as the NAUDL’s Executive Director, following the untimely death of its previous Executive Director in late 2009. The NAUDL offers an outstanding opportunity for a leader who has the capacity to raise resources, forge a powerful alliance among education reformers and the organization’s existing supporters, and nurture the growth of urban debate as a means for tremendous scholastic achievement in cities across the nation. Click HERE for more information.
The U.S. Department of Education (ED), Office for Civil Rights is looking for the best and brightest to ensure equal access to education and to promote educational excellence throughout the nation through the vigorous enforcement of civil rights. Highly-motivated individuals, who wish to work for an agency that focuses national attention on key educational issues, prohibits discrimination, and ensures equal opportunity in education, are encouraged to apply. This position is located in the Office for Civil Rights, Region I, Boston. Please click HERE for additional information. ADLER POLLOCK & SHEEHAN P.C. - Litigation Associate Boston office is seeking a litigation associate with 3-5 years experience in business litigation, insurance coverage, professional liability, and construction law. Candidates should possess strong research and writing skills. Resumes should be submitted to Bostonhr@apslaw.com. Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys - Executive Director
Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys (MATA), the largest statewide plaintiff’s attorney association, seeks an Executive Director. Responsibilities include: Operational supervision of office personnel, and HR management. Supervise: budget, financials, membership recruitment, legislative efforts, donor development, grass-roots programs, public education efforts, meetings, event organization, IT planning & implementation. Qualified applicants, send a one page cover letter with your salary requirement and a resume of no longer than two pages to (no telephone calls accepted): Chris A. Milne, MATA President @ executivedirectorposition@massacademy.com Volunteers Sought to Judge 2010 ACS Constance Baker Motley National Moot Court Competition at Suffolk University Law School ACS seeks volunteers to judge oral arguments for our fifth annual Constance Baker Motley National Moot Court Competition in Constitutional Law to be held at Suffolk University Law School. The competition will consist of preliminary Regional Competition rounds at Stanford Law School (March 6-7) and Suffolk University School of Law (March 27-28), with the finals to be held at the ACS National Convention in June 2010. We invite all Boston-area attorneys to volunteer to judge the competition on Saturday, March 27, 2010. This is a great opportunity to meet ACS student members and share your expertise. Judging involves a commitment of approximately three hours. Please sign up here. The topic for 2010 involves fundamental questions about our national security and the basic rights guaranteed by the Constitution to persons lawfully residing in the United States. For more details about our competition, please visit the competition website, or contact the ACS Moot Court Team by email at moot_court@acslaw.org. The Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law - Proposal Writer / Institutional Researcher
The Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, located in Washington, D.C., is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated professional writer to join our team. The Center has an opening for a proven professional to research, create and write grant proposals to fund our initiatives. He/she will be responsible for handling all aspects of developing successful grant proposals and reports, coordinating input across the organization as needed. A successful candidate will be flexible, work well under pressure, and meet tight deadlines while handling multiple assignments. Click HERE for detailed information. Interested candidates should send a resume, writing samples, cover letter and salary requirements to: Human Resources, Bazelon Center, 1101 15th Street, NW, Suite 1212, Washington, DC 20005. Fax: 202.233.0409 or email search2@bazelon.org. This is an in-house position. No headhunters and no consultants. NO CALLS. The Bazelon Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a competitive salary based on experience and have a generous benefits package. The Experimental College at Tufts University - Seeking Part-time Instructors The Experimental College at Tufts University is seeking part-time instructors for the Fall 2010 semester to teach small, discussion-based courses that promote active learning and engage Tufts undergraduates in an exploration of ideas and experiences shaping the world today. Classes that offer critical contexts for thinking about cultural studies, current affairs, technology, film, television, law, social issues, world religions, advertising and marketing, business, health care, and ethics have all been well received. Twenty courses will be chosen from a very competitive pool. Classes meet in the evening, will begin Tuesday, September 7, 2010, and will run for thirteen weeks. For more information and an application packet, go to http://www.excollege.tufts.edu/, call 617-627-3384, or email us at excollege@tufts.edu. Deadline to apply: Friday, March 12, 2010. The National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) seeks a Senior Attorney for Federal Policy for a two-year position in its Washington, D.C. Regional Office.
Please click HERE to see the complete job posting. The Boston office of Seyfarth Shaw LLP seeks a labor & employment associate with 3-5 years experience with a significant emphasis on traditional labor work. Case handling experience required. Excellent academic credentials, analytical skills and verbal and written communication skills required. We offer a collegial environment and an excellent opportunity to continue to develop strong skills and grow with a nationally renowned labor & employment practice. EOE. Candidates should submit their resumes to Jennifer Carrion, Legal Recruiting Coordinator, at jcarrion@seyfarth.com. Pathways to Wellness, one of the largest providers of complementary medicine in the U.S., is seeking a highly experienced, strategic thinking, entrepreneurial, and visionary leader who will guide Pathways into its next level of development.
The new Executive Director will provide leadership for a fiscally stable, innovative organization well positioned in the integrative medicine movement and ready to further expand its services. At least 10 years of senior nonprofit management and proven track record of successful organizational growth initiatives is preferred. The ideal candidate will have experience in health care management, marketing, and working with diverse communities; is committed to working within a participatory team management model; and has excellent facilitative skills. Candidates of color are encouraged to apply. You may apply online by clicking HERE. Please send inquires and nominations to Dr. Judy Freiwirth, Transition Consultant at EDSearch@NonprofitSA.com. Diane Neumann & Associates; Divorce Mediation Services, Watertown, MA., has an opening for a full-time employment position as a Staff Mediator & Administrator. The hours include two evenings per week (with compensation time). Approximately 75% of time is divorce mediation, while the remaining 25% is administrative. The mediator component includes mediation sessions and substantial document drafting involving financial and tax calculations. The 25% administrative component is assistance with office management.
We seek a hard-working, diligent individual who is meticulous with drafting; someone able to work on his or her own, and yet is a team player. Requirements: Licensed Massachusetts attorney, divorce mediation experience, divorce mediation training, knowledge of divorce law, excellent writing skills, financial understanding -- knowledge of divorce related finances a plus, tax information -- again, knowledge of divorce-related taxes a plus, and understanding of interpersonal dynamics and child development. Please e-mail detailed cover letter and resume to: dnapp
Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association, a nonprofit organization providing pro bono legal assistance to low income residents of Greater Boston, is seeking an outstanding attorney, administrator and community leader to succeed the long-time executive director who is retiring. For more information, please see www.vlpnet.org. To apply, please send cover letter, resume and salary history to: segmont@egmontassociates.com. Egmont Associates, 85 East India Row #24F, Boston, MA 02110. Word documents as attachments only.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is always looking for highly talented law students to work as interns in the Boston office (as well as other offices, including New York, Atlanta, Miami, SF, LA, Denver, Fort Worth, Chicago, Washington DC, and others). For students with an interest in working in any financial services sector, it is an invaluable opportunity. Some paid internships may be available in summer months. Send resume and letter to Scott Pomfret, Branch Chief, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Boston Regional Office, 33 Arch Street, 23rd Floor, Boston MA 02110, pomfrets@sec.gov. SpeakOUT's training committee is looking to EXPAND. Have you been through SpeakOUT training? Have you done speaking engagements? Then you're eligible for some of the most valuable volunteering that you can do with SpeakOUT! Help us build the SpeakOUT family by helping us train the next generation of SpeakOUT speakers. Once again, e-mail Marta if you're interested in joining the training team!
State Boards and Commissions Appointments At a recent meeting of the MLGBA Board of Directors, we were fortunate to be visited by Arthur Bernard, Senior Advisor to Governor Patrick, and Alethea Pieters, Director of Boards & Commissions. The purpose of their visit was to encourage MLGBA members to apply for appointment to the multitude of state boards and commissions that need new members. They have launched a new website to make it easy to understand the responsibilites of being on a board or commission, to search for vacancies, and to apply. We encourage you to take a look and to consider serving the Commonwealth in this way. The website is located at http://appointments.state.ma. |
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