Commonwealth of Massachusetts

PARALEGAL - (2500054M)

Description

Attention applicants: Do not apply for this position via the MassCareers website. Your application will not be received.

To apply, follow the link below to the Attorney General’s Office direct application page.

www.mass.gov/ago/employment.

PARALEGAL

GOVERNMENT BUREAU

TRIAL DIVISION

The Attorney General’s Office is looking for three (3) highly motivated paralegals to join the Trial Division within the Government Bureau. The Trial Division represents and defends the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, its agencies, and employees in a wide variety of civil lawsuits.

Primary Duties:

Provide day-to-day paralegal and administrative support to Assistant Attorneys General and all aspects of their case requirements.

• Assist with fact gathering and conduct legal research to support case development.
• Attend client meetings, depositions (both in and outside the office), court hearings, and trials.
• Draft discovery documents and other pleadings.
• Organize and maintain files, including reviewing documents and exhibits.
• Support attorneys in preparing for hearings, depositions, meetings, and trials.
• Communicate with clients, attorneys, witnesses, court clerk's offices, and members of the public.
• Manage calendars, including the scheduling of critical dates, deadlines, and case-related appointments.
• Completing forms, prepare court documents for filing, and maintain case management system.
• Perform administrative and clerical duties, including processing all presentments, typing, filing, screening mail.
• Perform other duties, as required.

Position Type: Full-Time/Non-Exempt.

Our current hybrid model includes some remote workdays for most positions. On in-office days, employees are required to report to one of our designated office locations, either in Boston or at a regional office.

Salary: $53,762

To apply for this position: Please visit the Employment and Recruitment Portal of the Attorney General’s Office at BambooHR and apply directly. Applications submitted via MassCareers website are not received.

You will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume when applying for this position. The application deadline is July 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM (ET) .

Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We will gladly assist applicants in need of an accommodation. For assistance, contact the Human Resources Division at (617) 963-2932.

Do not select MassCareers “apply online” option to apply for this position. Applications submitted via this MassCareers website are not received by our Office.

Inquiries regarding position & status may be made to:

Ellen Tierney, Managing Administrative Assistant

Trial Division

617-963-2358

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

• Prior civil litigation experience, preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Working knowledge of Westlaw, preferred.
• Valid Massachusetts driver's license is preferred, as travel may be required to various courts, client, and opposing party locations and law offices.

The Attorney General’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As the representative of the Commonwealth and its residents, the Attorney General’s Office strives to ensure that those working in our office reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. The Office encourages applicants from a broad spectrum of backgrounds to apply for positions.

Do not select MassCareers “apply online” option. Any automated message generated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts MassCareers website does not apply to posted positions at the Attorney General’s Office. You must apply directly at: www.mass.gov/ago/employment.

Official Title: Paralegal

Primary Location

: United States-Massachusetts-Boston-1 Ashburton Place

Job

: Unclassified

Agency

: Office of the Attorney General

Schedule

: Full-time

Shift

: Day

Job Posting

: Jun 12, 2025, 11:45:55 PM

Number of Openings

: 1

Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Non- Executive Branch Agency - 0000000000

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