PARALEGAL

Job 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

Salary: $55,375

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 May 15, 2026, 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.