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Cannabis Law Firm Seeking a Land use/Zoning Associate Attorney

If you are an experienced land use/zoning attorney looking for a new challenge and are interested in working in the burgeoning Massachusetts cannabis industry, then this posting may be for you! The Mensing Group LLC is Massachusetts’ first, and only, homegrown law firm exclusively dedicated to representing cannabis businesses seeking to open and operate an adult-use or medical cannabis establishment. Focusing on local permitting and state licensure, The Mensing Group LLC is seeking applications from qualified attorneys with 2-5 years of direct experience for a position focusing primarily on land use and zoning matters.

Special permits, often including a site plan review, amongst other local permits are typically one of the first steps a cannabis business has to take in order to receive licensure from the Cannabis Control Commission. The Associate may also be tasked with assisting with the required community outreach meeting, negotiating the host community agreement, and drafting standard operating procedures to support the state application. The Mensing Group LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. We are a fast-paced, growing firm, and there is a unique opportunity to advance quickly if you come to the table with the requisite land use/zoning skills and a solid knowledge base on all things cannabis.

Remote work with flexible hours. Compensation to be commensurate with experience.

2-5 years of land use/zoning permitting experience as an attorney is required. Experience appearing before municipal boards, while not required, will be especially beneficial for the Associate position. Applicants to provide CV and a legal writing sample. Please note that because of the volume of applications we are expecting, you will only hear back if you are selected for an interview.

Requirements:

• J.D. and license to practice law in Massachusetts
• 2-5 years of local permitting legal work in land use and zoning
• Utmost professionalism, attention to detail, and can quickly and consistently provide high-quality work
• Meticulous reader and precise writer of the English language
• Client-service orientation and skill-set
• A relentlessly friendly individual with a sense of humor will succeed in this position
• A thick skin! Cannabis, even in the legal context, carries a stigma, be prepared to deal with prohibitionists and negative attitudes

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable – follow-through is key
• A People Person – enjoys frequent interactions with clients, citizens, and municipal staff
• Adaptable/flexible – enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented – would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Autonomous/Independent – enjoys working with little direction
• Innovative – prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity
• High stress tolerance – thrives in a high-pressure environment. Deadlines cannot be missed!

Job Type: Part-time

Compensation: $60,000-75,000, depending on experience

Experience:

• Land use/zoning: 2 years (Required)

Education:

• JD (Required)

License:

• Massachusetts Bar License (Required)

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

Additional Compensation:

• Bonuses

Work Location:

• Fully Remote, must periodically appear at local hearings in Massachusetts

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• A true opportunity for advancement and significant responsibility

Job Types: Full-time

Salary: $60,000-75,000, depending on experience

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday with municipal appearances in the evenings

Work Location: Remote

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

License/Certification:

• Massachusetts Law License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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Job details
Salary
$25 - $40 an hour
Job Type
Part-time
Number of hires for this role
1
Qualifications

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  • Bachelor's (Required)

  • QuickBooks: 1 year (Preferred)

  • Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

  
  

Full Job Description

Seeking a Law Firm Administrator

A busy Massachusetts cannabis law firm seeks an Administrator with strong organizational and time management skills to lead firm administrative duties.

This is a client-facing position that will include managing the firm’s accounts payable, administering other account billing requirements, and running employee payroll. The Administrator will be working directly with the partners of the firm supporting client relationships, municipal outreach, and driving the firm’s external communication strategies. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, relentlessly friendly with clients and government officials, and able to master tasks with a short learning curve.

This is a part-time employment opportunity to start. Salary and hourly requirements may scale based on the capabilities of the candidate and the firm’s growing client base.

This role will require some on-site work located in the Needham, Massachusetts area with partial remote work capabilities.

Salary: $25-40 an hour (commensurate with experience)

Requirements/Experience/Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a legal or professional services environment preferred

• Legal administrative experience and specialized billing, collection, or account management experience preferred

• Hands-on experience with legal bookkeeping

• Records management experience preferred

• Experience with financial/billing software packages including QuickBooks, PracticePanther (or other law practice software), Google Suites, Monday.com

• Proficiency in MS Office. Strong knowledge of Excel preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle billing and collections processes for assigned attorneys and client portfolios

• Collaborate closely with the firm’s senior partners and staff to ensure compliance with client billing and e-Billing requirements; manage all processes from engagement to collections with tact, diplomacy, and effective negotiation skills

• Review invoices thoroughly, analyze and resolve any underlying issues; finalize invoices and submit in formats meeting attorney and client requirements, including e-billing submissions

• Prepare accurate monthly billing and collections forecasts for assigned portfolio based on attorney and client input

• Ensure management of client trust accounts, on account billing, accurate payment application, and unapplied fund resolution throughout the lifecycle of assigned accounts

• Review and implement terms of engagement letters and outside counsel guidelines for every client matter

• This position will also contact new clients, with approval from the responsible partner, to proactively manage billing setups

• Demonstrates solid judgment and diplomacy when executing Partner requests, and when interacting with team members and senior management. Assumes responsibility for maintaining the highest level of confidentiality of all financial and systems-related information

• Prepare the firm’s multimedia technologies supporting virtual and client engagements

• Work closely with senior partners and staff supporting time-sensitive regulatory filings and compliance matters

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• QuickBooks: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
• Law Firm: 2 years (Required)

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Hours per week:

• 20-29

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction

Company's website:

• www.MensingGroup.com

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

• Temporarily due to COVID-19

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

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