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.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FM68GFV

Purpose of the Job:

To provide legal services and assistance as needed to the Treasury and Legal Department

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Serve as liaison between Treasury and public administrators.Manage, review, and monitor compliance of all filings by public administratorsEnsure that public administration cases are processed on a timely basisPrepare an annual report regarding the status of public administrationsEnsure that monies escheated to the Commonwealth as a result of public administration cases are processed properly through the Unclaimed Property Division of the TreasuryWhen requested, initiate legal review of Unclaimed Property claims for validity and problem resolutionAssist the Legal Department in responding to subpoenas or public records requestsAssist the Legal Department with the investigation and preparation of Section 15 casesDraft, edit, and manage documents including policies, contracts, and legal memorandumsGather documentation and information from State and Federal court systems and law enforcement agenciesAssist Hearing Officer with any needs as requested, including preparing hearing-related documentsAssist attorneys with pending hearings and litigation as requestedAssist attorneys with process for promulgating Treasury-related regulationsPrepare files and update as necessary

Other Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Perform any other related legal tasks as requiredServe as liaison between Treasury Legal Department and other departments of the Treasury to resolve legal issues when requiredParticipate in professional development programs and bar association programs

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.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FM68GFV

Purpose of the Job:

To provide legal services and assistance as needed to the Treasury and Legal Department

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Serve as liaison between Treasury and public administrators.Manage, review, and monitor compliance of all filings by public administratorsEnsure that public administration cases are processed on a timely basisPrepare an annual report regarding the status of public administrationsEnsure that monies escheated to the Commonwealth as a result of public administration cases are processed properly through the Unclaimed Property Division of the TreasuryWhen requested, initiate legal review of Unclaimed Property claims for validity and problem resolutionAssist the Legal Department in responding to subpoenas or public records requestsAssist the Legal Department with the investigation and preparation of Section 15 casesDraft, edit, and manage documents including policies, contracts, and legal memorandumsGather documentation and information from State and Federal court systems and law enforcement agenciesAssist Hearing Officer with any needs as requested, including preparing hearing-related documentsAssist attorneys with pending hearings and litigation as requestedAssist attorneys with process for promulgating Treasury-related regulationsPrepare files and update as necessary

Other Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Perform any other related legal tasks as requiredServe as liaison between Treasury Legal Department and other departments of the Treasury to resolve legal issues when requiredParticipate in professional development programs and bar association programs

Knowledge and Skills:

Strong written and verbal communication skills; work independentlyExcellent research and organizational skillsProficiency in LexisNexis, Westlaw, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Education and Experience:

B.A. or B.S. from accredited college preferredParalegal certification or equivalent work experience3-5 years of experience in law firm and/or governmental agency

Hybrid Work Environment:

All new hires at the Office of the State Treasurer and Receiver General (Treasury) will go through an In-Office Orientation Period consisting of a combination of virtual, in-person and on-the-job training so as to assimilate you to the Treasury’s culture and work environment. Following the initial In-Office Orientation Period a gradual transition to hybrid work will take place over the first 3-8 weeks of employment. The hybrid work environment will consist of a minimum of two (2) days in the office each week, with one of these days being either a Monday or a Friday. Hybrid work arrangement is based on business needs of the department. There will be an additional (1) day in the office per month for a mandatory in person department meeting.

Knowledge and Skills:

Strong written and verbal communication skills; work independentlyExcellent research and organizational skillsProficiency in LexisNexis, Westlaw, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Education and Experience:

B.A. or B.S. from accredited college preferredParalegal certification or equivalent work experience3-5 years of experience in law firm and/or governmental agency

Hybrid Work Environment:

All new hires at the Office of the State Treasurer and Receiver General (Treasury) will go through an In-Office Orientation Period consisting of a combination of virtual, in-person and on-the-job training so as to assimilate you to the Treasury’s culture and work environment. Following the initial In-Office Orientation Period a gradual transition to hybrid work will take place over the first 3-8 weeks of employment. The hybrid work environment will consist of a minimum of two (2) days in the office each week, with one of these days being either a Monday or a Friday. Hybrid work arrangement is based on business needs of the department. There will be an additional (1) day in the office per month for a mandatory in person department meeting.