EXECUTIVE AGENCY COUNSEL
Core
Senior legal counsel providing policy interpretation, legal mandates, and complex social services public policy work for DSS/HRA/DHS managers and executive staff.
Role type
Senior IC executive agency counsel (social services policy)
Builds
Legal policy statements, memoranda of law, legal opinions, affidavits, briefing memoranda, proposed policies, legislation, regulations, and waiver requests.
Domain
Public sector / Social services / Welfare reform / Employment & Childcare
Required skills
Legal research, drafting legal documents, policy analysis, regulatory compliance, waiver request preparation, staff supervision, training
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Provide legal counsel on social services policy interpretation and welfare reform; confer with high-level staff on complex agency policies; draft legal documents and proposed legislation; review policies and regulations for edits; prepare waiver requests; assist in office management and direct subordinate staff; train staff in legal research and writing.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory responsibilities