Office of the General Counsel, Prosecutor

The CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) save and improve lives by unleashing the power of collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations and individuals to protect the health, safety and security of America and the world. The CDC Foundation is the go-to nonprofit authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners and private-sector resources to support CDC’s critical health protection mission. Since 1995, the CDC Foundation has raised over $1.9 billion and launched more than 1,300 programs impacting a variety of health threats from chronic disease conditions including cardiovascular disease and cancer, to infectious diseases like rotavirus and HIV, to emergency responses, including COVID-19 and Ebola. The CDC Foundation managed hundreds of programs in the United States and in more than 90 countries last year. Visit www.cdcfoundation.org for more information.  

Position Highlights:

POSITION TITLE:  Office of the General Counsel, Prosecutor

LOCATION: Hybrid – Massachusetts (Boston)

POSITION END DATE: 06/30/2025

SALARY:  up to $97,000 (plus benefits)

OVERVIEW

The CDC Foundation seeks a Prosecutor responsible for prosecuting cases involving allegations of professional misconduct by individuals and entities licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (Department).  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

•Membership in the Massachusetts Bar.

•Knowledge of theory, principles and practices of law including methods and ability to conduct legal research and technical report writing. 

•Familiarity with state licensure regulations and federal oversight of health care professions.

•Ability to present arguments clearly and logically in oral and written forms.

•Strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously, and ability to effectively work with diverse groups of people and cross-functional project teams. 

•Capacity to exercise discretion in safeguarding information through compliance with rules of disclosure and privacy.

•Strong advocacy oral and written advocacy skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

•At least five (5) years of legal experience, including experience in government and/or health law, with thorough knowledge of the procedures followed in a courtroom and/or administrative proceedings, including the State Administrative Procedure Act (G.L. c.30A) and Standard Adjudicatory Rules of Practice and Procedure (801 CMR 1.01).

•Demonstrated understanding and experience in counseling clients, legal research and analysis, oral and written advocacy, and creative problem solving, preferably as in-house or outside counsel to public agencies.

•A solid desire to work in a fast-paced and collaborative legal department and to work independently. 

•Aptitude in analyzing, interpreting, and applying statutes, regulations, policies, and decisions. 

•Ability to analyze legal problems, offer legal opinions, and propose solutions.

•Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 

•Ability to manage relationships both internally and externally.

•Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook.

•Assist board members and investigators in determining which consumer complaints reveal professional misconduct; 

•Draft and negotiate voluntary surrender agreements and consent agreements with licensees; 

•Provides legal advice to agency staff when resolving problems and determining appropriate actions. 

•Communicates and responds with licensees in all discovery requests. 

•Review and evaluate evidence; 

•Draft orders to show cause initiating formal adjudicatory proceedings; 

•Draft pleadings, discovery requests, motions, and memoranda of law in support of motions; 

•Provides information to the public by answering inquiries regarding agency functions, services, rules, and procedures to fully represent the agency and its interests. 

•Manages and/or monitors individual cases, assignments, and projects to ensure timely resolution of cases and to contribute to the achievement of overall agency goals. 

•Recommends appropriate courses of action for specific cases, including disposition recommendations (including settlement, mediation, or negotiation). 

•Respond to licensees’ discovery requests; 

•Try cases at hearings conducted by administrative hearings counsels; 

•Draft post-hearing briefs; 

•Advise boards on litigation strategy; 

•Coordinate prosecutions of board disciplinary cases with other law enforcement agencies; 

•Provides legal guidance to other DPH staff on questions/issues regarding applicability of privacy rules and handling/disclosure of confidential information. 

•Perform other duties as required.

Special Notes: 

This role is involved in a dynamic public health program. As such, roles and responsibilities are subject to change as situations evolve. Roles and responsibilities listed above may be expanded upon or updated to match priorities and needs, once written approval is received by both the CDC Foundation and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health in order to best support the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in their public health programming.

This position is currently a hybrid position. CDC Foundation retains the right to make adjustments to this as required. 

The CDC Foundation is a smoke-free environment. 

Relocation expenses are not included. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

We comply with all applicable laws including E.O. 11246 and the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria in accordance with 41 C.F.R. §§ 60-300.5(a)(12) and 60-741.5(a)(7). As a federal government contractor, we take affirmative action on behalf of protected veterans.

The CDC Foundation is a smoke-free environment.

Relocation expenses are not included.