PARALEGAL

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PARALEGAL

GOVERNMENT BUREAU

CONSTITUTIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE LAW DIVISION

Attorney General Campbell is looking for a highly motivated individual to join her team as a Paralegal in the Constitutional Administrative Law Division (“CAdLaw”) within the Government Bureau. The Government Bureau represents state agencies and officials in a broad range of civil litigation in state and federal courts. As part of that effort, CAdLaw defends legal challenges to state statutes and regulations; suits that challenge the implementation of state policies and programs; and suits for judicial review of the decisions of state administrative agencies.

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; attending client meetings and depositions (both in and outside the office), court hearings, appellate arguments, and trials; drafting simple court pleadings; preparing court documents for filing, with particular emphasis on appellate briefs and administrative records of state agency proceedings; opening, organizing, and maintaining case files; reviewing documents and exhibits; providing support and assistance to the attorneys in preparation for hearings, appellate arguments, depositions, meetings, or trial; communicating with clients, attorneys, and witnesses, as well as court clerks’ offices; screening and preparing mail; managing calendars (including the scheduling of critical dates, deadlines, and case-related appointments); completing forms; and maintaining and updating a case management system. Additionally, there will be administrative and other duties that may be assigned, as required.

Position Type: Full-time/Non-Exempt. Our current hybrid model includes some remote workdays with a mandatory two (2) days working on site in Boston.

Salary: $53,762

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You will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume when applying for this position. The application deadline is March 11, 2025.

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.

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Inquiries regarding position & status may be made to:

Dena Barisano, Administrative Assistant, Constitutional & Administrative Law Division

(617) 963-2095

Position Requirements:

The successful applicant will be a highly motivated worker who enjoys simultaneously working on multiple tasks with overlapping deadlines. Proficient writing, organizational, and communication skills, as well as an eye for detail, are required. Proficiency with Word and working knowledge of Excel are required. 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.

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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