Counsel For Bar Admissions

Application Requirements:

Each applicant must submit a current resume, cover letter, and a completed Board of Bar Examiners Employment Application (available at BBE Employment Application).  Applicant must be a resident of Massachusetts.

Complete application packages should be sent to:

Board of Bar Examiners

Attention: Counsel for Bar Admissions

John Adams Courthouse

One Pemberton Square, Suite 5-140

Boston, MA 02108

Kandace.kukas@jud.state.ma.us

The deadline for submitting applications is March 15, 2024. Review of applications will begin as received.  In order to be considered, a complete application package must be submitted.

Major Duties:

•  Directs the character and fitness investigation of applicants for admission in a manner that is consistent with Board of Bar Examiners ("Board") rules, policies, and procedures, and ensures that investigations are conducted in a thorough and timely manner.
•  Identifies applicants whose character and fitness issues warrant further consideration by the Board and prepares memoranda and case files to be   presented to the Board for determination of eligibility for admission and case disposition.
•  Coordinated character and fitness investigations internally, with the Board and externally with Special Counsel, as well as the preparation of files, schedules, and case presentation for applicant interviews and hearings.
•  Drafts correspondence, legal memoranda, Board decisions, policies and procedures, and other documents as required.
•  Assists in all aspects of the administration of the bar examination and the day-to-day operations of the Board of Bar Examiners as directed by the Executive Director.
•  Advises Foreign Educated Attorneys, Examination, Motion and Uniform Bar Exam transfer candidates about the licensure process in Massachusetts.
•  Employees of the Board are required to observe strict confidentiality requirements. The Staff Attorney must understand and comply with all confidentiality restrictions applicable to Board employees.

Position Requirements:

•  Juris doctor degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association or authorized by Massachusetts statute to grant the degree of juris doctor.
•  A member in good standing of the Massachusetts bar.
•  Demonstrated history of exercising discretion and sound judgment, outstanding analytical, research, interpersonal and written and oral communications skills, the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines. 
•  Supervisory experience preferred.

The successful candidate will have many or all of the following knowledge, skills, abilities and experience:

•  Knowledge of Massachusetts law including applicable rules, statutes, and case law.
•  Experience in conducting background investigations and evaluating information received involving multiple complex issues strongly preferred.
•  Ability to recognize and analyze legal issues arising in connection with the bar application and character and fitness evaluation process.
•  Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
•  Experience working with foreign attorneys preferred.
•  Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, respectfully, and professionally with members of the public, coworkers, and colleagues.
•  Ability to develop and maintain complete and accurate investigation and case files.
•  Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment. 

The Board of Bar Examiners offers a hybrid model that balances in-person and remote work. Our hybrid model includes working from our Boston office at the John Adams Courthouse, on three designated days per week with the flexibility to work remotely on other days.