I.PURPOSE OF THE JOB The Commissionseekstocontract withapart-timeHearingOfficer. Inconsultationwiththe General Counsel, theHearing Officerwillimplement,manageand conductadministrative hearingsarisingfrom licensing and enforcement actions. II.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Represent the Commission as theHearingOfficerresponsiblefor itsadministrative hearingsprocess. * Manage all phases of theprocess;maintaincase files,establishprocedural schedules,conductadministrativehearings, and close case files. * Review complaints and other pleadings. * Conductindependent and thorough researchand decide on substantive and procedural legal issues. * Develop administrative records. * Make oral rulings, including on motions. * Draftrecommended orders,memorandaanddecisionsfor Commission consideration. * Work with staff toclosecase files, which may include compilingadministrative recordsfor judicial review. * Recommend refinements of the administrative hearings process. * Develop andmaintainknowledge ofthe Commission’sstatutes, regulations and policiesandotherapplicableareasof administrative law. III.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE * Juris Doctor from an accreditedlawprogram. * Member of the Massachusetts Bar or another state bar in good standing. * Minimum four-year experience practicing law in the public sector, in private practice, or in a nonprofit or corporate legal department. * Experience orexpertisein administrative law, especially as it pertains to licensing andenforcement actions. * Experience or familiarity with laws governing adult- or medical – use marijuana or an interest in developing anexpertisein this emerging area of the law. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS * Knowledge of statelawspertaining tothe conduct ofadministrative hearings officers, including state ethics laws. * Experience orexpertisein conducting administrative hearings or judicial trials. * Experience of familiarity with state agencies, including commissions. * Ability topossessand exercise good judgment in addressing problemsandmaking decisions. * Ability to act in a fair, impartial and unbiased manner. * Ability to exercise discretion in handling of confidential and sensitive information. * Experience orexpertiseincase management. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Ability to draft clear and concise legal decisions. * Outstanding organizational skills, which includes the ability to prioritize and complete multiple projects under time constraints and with available resources. * Ability tomaintaincomplete andaccuraterecords. * Ability to work independentlyand productivelyin an evolving environment. * Mustdemonstrateaproficiencywith computers and the MS Office Suite. * Maintain the highest standards of personal,professionaland ethical conduct and support the Commission’s goals for diversity and cultural awareness. Rate: $75.00 - $125.00/hr. (no-benefits) Additional Information: PLEASE NOTE THAT PURSUANT TO MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAW, CONTRACTED EMPLOYEES ARE NOT PAID FOR THE ELEVEN SCHEDULED HOLIDAYS, DO NOT RECEIVE ANY PAID, VACATION, PERSONAL LEAVE BENEFITS, OR CONTRIBUTE TO THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM OR SOCIAL SECURITY. AS A STATE CONTRACTED EMPLOYEE, YOU MUST PARTICIPATE IN DIRECT DEPOSIT AND CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS STATE ALTERNATE RETIREMENT PLAN, ("OBRA PLAN"). Applications received by no later than August 13,2025will be given priority. Commitment to Diversity: The Commission is committed to building a diverse staff across its entire agency and at all levels. The Commission is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Notice of Required Background Check – Including Tax Compliance: The Commissionrequiresa background check on all prospective employees as a condition of employment. Candidates should be aware of this requirement but should also know that such background check is notinitiateduntil: 1. A candidate is invited to a second orsubsequentinterview,and 2. The candidate has signed the Background Check Authorization Form and related releases. This background check includes a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, FederalIRSand Department of Revenue state tax compliance on all prospective employees as a condition of their employment. Candidates with advanced degrees and professional licenses may have these credentials verified. Individuals other than those references provided by a candidate may be contactedin the course ofcompleting a full background and qualification check. Those candidates invited to interview will be contacted by the Commission. Unfortunately, due to theanticipatedhigh volume of applicants for this vacancy, we are unable to provide status updates to specific individuals. **Job:** **Legal Services* **Organization:** **Cannabis Control Commission* **Title:** *Hearing Officer (Contract)* **Location:** *Massachusetts-Worcester-2 Washington Square* **Requisition ID:** *250005WR*