PARALEGAL

Job Description

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PARALEGAL

GOVERNMENT BUREAU

CONSTITUTIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE LAW DIVISION

(Boston Office)

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 paralegal and administrative support to Assistant Attorneys General and all aspects of their case requirements.

• Assist with fact gathering to support case development.

• Attend client meetings, depositions (both in and outside the office), court hearings, appellate arguments, and trials.

• Draft simple court pleadings.

• Prepare court documents for filing, with particular emphasis on appellate briefs and administrative records of state agency proceedings.

• Open, organize and maintain case files, including reviewing documents and exhibits.

• Support attorneys in preparation for hearings, appellate arguments, depositions, meetings, and trials.

• Communicate with clients, attorneys, witnesses, court clerk's offices, and members of the public.

• Screen and preparing mail.

• Review documents and exhibits.

• 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 typing, filing, and processing and screening mail.

• Perform other duties, 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: $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 October 14, 2025 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:

Dena Barisano, Administrative Assistant

Constitutional & Administrative Law Division

(617) 963-2095

Qualifications

Position Requirements :

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple overlapping deadlines.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Analytical skills, sound judgment, and excellent attention to detail.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

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.