Paralegal
Paralegal
Western Mass Regional Office -- Springfield, MA
The Attorney General's Office is looking for a highly motivated individual to provide paralegal and administrative support to its Western Massachusetts Regional Office (WMAS) located in Springfield, MA. WMAS staff handle legal matters from various areas of the Attorney General's Office (AGO), including the Government, Criminal, Public Protection & Advocacy, Health Care & Fair Competition, and Energy & Environmental Bureaus. The WMAS Office also provides on-site assistance to residents with civil rights, consumer, and labor issues, and serves as a regional hub for the implementation of AGO-wide priorities that involve community outreach, education, and policy initiatives.
Primary Duties: Provide day-to-day paralegal and administrative support for all aspects of attorneys' case responsibilities, along with general support of office administration, function, and outreach. Currently, the Paralegal in this position supports the Trial Division and Constitutional & Administrative Law Division. Division assignments may change from time to time, depending on the needs of the office. The responsibilities for Trial and Constitutional & Administrative Law Divisions include, but are not limited to, 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 mail, some typing and filing, and other duties that may be assigned, as required.
Position Type: Full-Time/Non-Exempt
Salary: $46,523
Application Process: To apply for this position, visit the AGO website's jobs portal at www.mass.gov/ago/employment to register and create a profile, upload your cover letter and resume, and submit an application. Candidates may only apply directly using the AGO's online Employment and Recruitment jobs portal. Our hybrid model includes some telework days for most positions.
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.
Inquiries regarding position & status may be made to:
Samantha Ross, Managing Administrative Assistant
Springfield Regional Office
(413) 523-7741
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.
Position Requirements: Applicants with prior civil litigation experience are preferred for this full-time position. Strong writing, organizational, and communication skills are required. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a connection to the people and communities we serve, including historically marginalized communities, and an interest in supporting a respectful and inclusive work environment. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated worker who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, has the ability to balance long- and short-term projects and solve problems, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Knowledge of Word and Excel are required, and a candidate with a working knowledge of Westlaw is preferred. A valid Massachusetts driver's license is required, as travel may be required to various courts, client and opposing party locations, and law offices.