Paralegal

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Paralegal

Energy & Environment Bureau

Environmental Protection Division

The Attorney General is looking for a highly motivated individual to serve as a Paralegal in the Environmental Protection Division (EPD) of the Energy & Environment Bureau. EPD brings civil cases to enforce environmental laws, pursues other affirmative litigation and advocacy to promote environmental protection, and defends the Commonwealth in certain environmental litigation.

Primary Duties: The qualified candidate will assist attorneys in the Environmental Protection Division in handling litigation, legal projects, and inquiries from the public.

Responsibilities will include fact gathering; researching and preparing substantive reports; legal research; attending depositions, court hearings, and trials; drafting discovery or other pleadings; managing e-discovery processes; organizing and maintaining files; reviewing documents and exhibits; advanced cite checking; providing support and assistance to the attorneys in preparation for hearings, meetings, or trials; communicating with clients, attorneys, witnesses, court clerk's offices, and members of the public; screening and preparing correspondence; and answering inquiries from members of the public. The Paralegal will also be responsible for various administrative duties, such as managing calendars (including the scheduling of critical dates, deadlines, and case-related appointments); completing forms; preparing and filing court filings, including administrative records; and maintaining and updating case management systems.

The Paralegal will be in frequent contact with agency representatives and members of the public, handle critical and confidential materials, and help ensure the highest level of professionalism in EPD. This is a fast-paced, high-profile work environment that requires the ability to work on a range of complex matters, often under time pressure.

Position Type: Full-Time/Non-Exempt

Salary: $50,245

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Applications submitted via MassCareers website are not received. Our current hybrid model includes some remote workdays for most positions.

You will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume when applying for this position. The application deadline is June 11, 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.

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Inquiries regarding position & status may be made to:

Maria Patricelli, Managing Administrative Assistant

Energy & Environment Bureau

(617) 963-2437

Position Requirements: Applicants must possess effective communication, writing, organizational, and database management skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and the capability to learn Office case docketing software; a solid work ethic; sound judgment; the ability to understand legal and technical information and work independently, as well as on teams; and strong attention to detail.

Applicants with experience as a paralegal in civil litigation and experience or interest in environmental law are preferred. Working knowledge of legal research tools, including Westlaw, is also preferred.

The successful candidate will have the interest and ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a connection to the people and communities we serve and a commitment to supporting a respectful and inclusive work environment. Our current hybrid model includes some remote workdays for most positions.

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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