Paralegal

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Paralegal

Government Bureau

Trial Division

The Attorney General's Office is looking for a motivated individual to provide paralegal and administrative support to Assistant Attorneys General in the Trial Division. 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 support for all aspects of the attorneys' case requirements.

The responsibilities for this position may include the following: fact gathering; legal research; attending client meetings and depositions (both in and outside the office), court hearings, and trials; drafting discovery or other pleadings; organizing and maintaining files; reviewing documents and exhibits; providing support and assistance to the attorneys in preparation for hearings, depositions, meetings, or trial; communicating with clients, attorneys, and witnesses, as well as court clerk's offices and members of the public; screening and preparing mail; managing calendars (including the scheduling of critical dates, deadlines, and case-related appointments); completing forms; preparing court documents for filing; and maintaining and updating a case management system. Additionally, there will be administrative and clerical duties, including the processing of all presentments, some typing and filing, and other duties that may be assigned, as required.

Position Type: Full-Time/Non-Exempt. Our current hybrid model includes some remote workdays for most positions.

Salary: $53,762

To apply for this position: Please visit the Employment and Recruitment Portal of the Attorney General's Office at: https://ago-ma.igreentree.com/CSS_External/CSSPage_Welcome.ASP 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 October 8, 2024.

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) 963-2041.

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

Position Requirements: Applicants with prior civil litigation experience are preferred for this full-time position.

Proficient writing, organizational, and communication skills are required. The successful applicant will be a highly motivated worker who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of Word and Excel are required, and a candidate with a working knowledge of Westlaw is preferred.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a connection to the people and communities we serve and an interest in supporting a respectful, diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. A 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.

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