Hybrid Paralegal — Elder Justice Unit

Massachusetts AGO; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office (AGO) in Boston is seeking a Paralegal for the Elder Justice Unit within the Health Care and Fair Competition Bureau. You will provide essential case management, clerical, and administrative support to the EJU and collaborate with team members to advance enforcement actions, outreach, and education for older adults.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills, and ability to prioritize.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (including word processing, database, and spreadsheet software programs), and ability to learn case management software.
• Effective communication skills and ability to build rapport with people of diverse ethnic, cultural, and economic backgrounds and to interact positively with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress.
• Ability to convey information and communicate clearly and effectively in different settings, including on the phone, in person, in writing, and in public presentations.
• Comfort working independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent work ethic, great attention to detail, and a desire to work in the public sector.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and overseeing systems for intake databases and spreadsheets.
• Screening and evaluating constituent complaints and conducting follow-up work as necessary.
• Providing investigative and litigation support as needed to attorneys on investigations and litigation.
• Managing e-discovery processes.
• Organizing and maintaining files, reviewing documents and exhibits, performing cite checking.
• Participating in outreach events, including trainings for older adults, and public presentations.
• Networking with community organizations and governmental agencies.
• Creating and updating EJU brochures and written materials.
• Researching issues of interest to the Unit.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Public presentations

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management software

Job description

The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office (AGO) in Boston is seeking a Paralegal for the Elder Justice Unit within the Health Care and Fair Competition Bureau. You will provide essential case management, clerical, and administrative support to the EJU and collaborate with team members to advance enforcement actions, outreach, and education for older adults.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with