PARALEGAL

OSTC is a new resource within the AGO and represents the Attorney General's commitment to the highest quality of civil trial advocacy throughout the office. OSTC will serve attorneys and administrative staff within the AGO's civil enforcement and litigation bureaus (including its Public Protection & Advocacy, Health Care & Fair Competition, Energy & Environment, and Government Bureaus) as a central resource for trial strategy, case development, trial preparation and trial presentation. OSTC will support these bureaus in specific litigation matters and will lead or otherwise work directly on select complex litigation matters as needed. OSTC will also manage, and support matters cross-staffed by the AGO's civil enforcement and litigation bureaus, including affirmative matters brought on behalf of the Commonwealth in federal court. OSTC will work in close collaboration with OSS regarding trial and appellate strategy for complex litigation matters. OSTC consists of the Chief State Trial Counsel and will include other Assistant Attorneys General.

Primary Duties:

The Paralegal will provide critical administrative and legal support to both OSS and OSTC. The responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Office of the State Solicitor: The Paralegal's principal responsibilities for OSS will be: (1) to maintain a calendar and tracking system of all deadlines and events for appellate matters overseen or handled by OSS, such as briefing deadlines, moot courts, and oral arguments; (2) to organize and maintain paper and electronic files for cases handled by OSS, as well as the many amicus briefs filed or joined by the AGO; (3) to assist with the preparation and filing of appellate briefs by OSS, including creating tables, cite-checking, proof-reading, and compiling addenda and appendices; (4) to assist with maintaining OSS's internal website of appellate resources; and (5) to respond to requests for information from Assistant Attorneys General (AAsG) and agency counsel where appropriate, including regarding e-filing processes, brief templates, and other resources. The Paralegal's responsibilities may also include research, responding to public records requests, aiding AAsG and agency counsel in preparing for oral arguments, creating additional OSS training materials for AAsG on topics of frequent inquiries, tracking litigation of interest to OSS outside of Massachusetts, and other special projects.

Office of the State Trial Counsel: The Paralegal's principal responsibilities for OSTC will be: (1) to develop and maintain a tracking system for the complex litigation matters handled within the Office, including deadlines and events, nature of the claims asserted, the pleadings filed in those matters, and related current events; (2) to organize and maintain paper and electronic files for cases handled by OSTC AAsG;

(3) to assist with the preparation and filing of briefs and other pleadings by OSTC AAsG and other attorneys working on cross-staffed complex litigation matters, including creating tables, cite-checking, proof-reading, and compiling addenda and appendices; (4) to assist with developing and maintaining OSTC's internal website of resources for AAsG and staff; and (5) to respond to requests for information from AAsG and agency counsel where appropriate, including regarding case updates, e-filing processes, brief templates, and other resources. The Paralegal's responsibilities may also include research, responding to public records requests, aiding AAsG in preparing for oral arguments, creating additional OSTC training materials for AAsG on topics relating to trial court practice, tracking litigation of interest to OSTC outside of Massachusetts, and other special projects.

Position Type: Full-Time/Non-Exempt. Our current hybrid model includes some remote workdays for most positions.

Salary: $53,762

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 April 3 , 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:

Finda Tamba, Recruitment and Hiring Administrator

Human Resources Division

(617) 963-2932

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required. Applicants must demonstrate initiative and possess excellent organizational, writing and communication skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks and work under a tight schedule. Applicants must be detail-oriented and able to build and maintain relationships with staff and communicate respectfully with members of the public.

Applicants must have experience with, or the ability to quickly learn, case management software and Microsoft Office programs. One year of paralegal or investigative work experience preferred. Interest in or experience with litigation at any level-from a state trial court to the U.S. Supreme Court-is helpful.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a connection to the people and communities we serve and an interest in supporting a respectful 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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