Deputy General Counsel - Joint Committee on the Judiciary

Agency Overview:  

The Massachusetts House of Representatives (“House”) is comprised of 160 independently elected Members, each representing a district of approximately 43,000 people.  

Position Overview: 

Under the direction of the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel provides legal counsel and policy analysis to the Chair of the Committee on a wide range of legislative issues, including legal research and analysis and drafting of, legislation, policy briefs, bill summaries, commission reports, legal memoranda, and supplementary materials. Assists in the development, drafting and presentation of policy and legislation and corresponds with constituents, advocates, other legislative offices, and the executive and judicial branches on matters of interest to the committee. May handle constituent services, communications responsibilities, and other duties as assigned.  

Reports to: 

Reports to the General Counsel of The Judiciary Committee. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Nothing in this job description restricts the Chair’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time for any reason.