Description:
Agency Mission:PERAC's mission is to provide regulatory oversight and guidance for the effective, equitable, and ethical operation of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' public pension systems.
Duties:
- As assigned by the General Counsel, conducts legal research and drafts opinion letters, reviews court decisions and newly enacted state and federal legislation and regulations.
- Provides written comments to the Executive Director and the Commission.
- Participates in disability and termination retirement approval review process and drafts proposed remand letters.
- Researches, develops, and drafts legislation when required.
- Assists in the preparation of agency public record requests.
- Assist in the preparation of proposed regulation changes.
- Represents PERAC at Retirement Board Hearings.
- Responds to telephone inquiries on a daily basis from retirement boards or other interested parties, including members of the general public.
- As assigned, represents PERAC in court or at administrative proceedings under the supervision of the General Counsel.
- Assists in the preparation of and participates in the presentation of educational seminars.
- Performs other work-related duties or special projects as assigned by the General Counsel.
Qualifications:
Applicants must have a Juris Doctor (JD) Degree with a minimum of one year experience in civil litigation and/or administrative hearings. Member in Good Standing of the Massachusetts Bar. Candidates must have good writing and research skills. Knowledge and experience with G.L., c. 32 and public pension law is preferred.
