Research Attorney l - Superior Court Administrative Office

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Title:

Research Attorney I – Superior Court Administrative Office

Pay Grade: 25S

Salary Range: 25S Entry Level Pay $ to Pay Range Maximum $

Starting Pay: $

Salary Notes: This position is designated as a Union position. All new hires must start at the entry level rate for this role per the collective bargaining agreement/MOA with OPEIU, Local 6. Pay may advance within the salary band according to the CBA/MOU.

Departmental Mission Statement: The Superior Court, the trial court of general jurisdiction for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is committed to delivering high quality justice in a timely and fair manner in accordance with the rule of law.

Organizational Profile:

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Notes:

This posting is to fill four Superior Court Research Attorney I positions within the Administrative Office of the Superior Court. We are looking for individuals to provide research and writing assistance to all the Justices of the Superior Court but primarily those justices sitting in Suffolk County (Boston), Bristol County (Fall River, New Bedford, and Taunton), Western Massachusetts, and possibly another location.

The Superior Court recognizes the importance of a work-life balance. Under Trial Court policy, a new Research Attorney may request a hybrid office/remote work schedule, subject to certain conditions and requirements, after an initial training and trial period.

Inquiries may be emailed to Rafael Muñoz, Deputy Legal Counsel - Research Services, ozte.ma.us (no phone inquiries please).

This position is designated as a union position and is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement with O.P.E.I.U., Local 6.

The position will remain open until filled, but interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply by August 14, 2026, after which review of applications will begin.

Position Summary: Conducts legal research and drafts memoranda, decisions, and orders for assigned judge(s), and consults with judge(s) on legal issues. May oversee and train law clerks and judicial interns. Receives other legal assignments from Departmental Administrative Office.

Supervision Received: Works under the direction of an assigned judge(s) and the Departmental Administrative Office.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Researches and analyzes case law, statutes, rules, regulations, and other relevant law.
• Drafts decisions and research memoranda.
• Performs legal research for judges regarding issues that arise during trials and other court proceedings.
• Assists judges, fellow research attorneys, and law clerks with proofreading, editing, and legal interpretation of documents.
• Advices judges on legal issues.
• Oversees the work of and trains law clerks and judicial interns.
• Assists in preparing materials for committees, meetings, and judicial conferences.
• Performs other related duties as required.

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Competencies:

Ethics and Values: Communicates and demonstrates the ethics and values of the Trial Court.

Mission Driven: Employees are fully committed to fulfilling the Trial Court and associated Departmental missions.

Professional Development: Employees are committed to participating in ongoing Trial Court training and educational offerings to advance their professional development. Managers are equally committed to affording those opportunities to those they supervise as scheduling permits.

Customer Service: Conducts oneself in a courteous and professional manner towards both Trial Court employees and the public.

Applied Knowledge: Proficiency in legal research, preparing legal memoranda, decisions, and other documents.

Problem Solving: Accurately identifies and addresses legal issues within assigned matters.

Commitment to Diversity: Promotes an environment of diversity through understanding, respect, and positive communication with persons of varied racial, ethnic, economic, and cultural backgrounds.

Collaboration: Works with others cooperatively, demonstrating a willingness to be a team player, and contributing to a work environment that focuses on shared departmental goals.

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Law Degree from an accredited college or university
• One (1) year of related work experience
• Ad…