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The mission of the Sex Offender Registry Board is to promote public safety through educating and informing the public in order to prevent further victimization. This is accomplished through registering and classifying convicted sex offenders by risk of re-offense and degree of danger and disseminating the identifying information of those offenders who live, work and/or attend institutions of higher learning in the communities of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

The functions of the General Counsel’s Office at the Sex Offender Registry Board are to represent the Board at all administrative agency hearings, in state superior courts and appellate courts, and serve as in-house counsel. The Counsel II will be expected to perform a wide range of legal functions which require extensive writing and oral advocacy experience.

• Respond to inquiries from attorneys and members of the public regarding the sex offender registry law;
• Review and provide written analysis of current legislation;
• Represent the Board in all aspects of state superior court and appellate court proceedings;
• Prepare and present evidence for administrative law hearings before a hearing officer or the Sex Offender Registry Board regarding classification
• Of sex offenders;
• Develop materials and present training on a broad range of topics;
• Responsible for tracking through final disposition all cases assigned;
• Provide the administration with written legal advisory opinions;
• Assist the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel with any special projects or legal needs as directed.
• Conduct extensive research and prepare proposed legislative and regulatory language;
• Represent the Board in all aspects of the classification hearing process through disposition, as described under the sex offender registry laws;

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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