Legal Assistant - Public Records & Meetings (Hybrid)

Mass; Canal District (MA); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation, sick and personal leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Cannabis Control Commission is seeking a Legal Assistant in Worcester, MA to support the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel. The role includes maintaining legal materials systems, drafting minutes for public meetings under Mass.

Open Meeting Law, and handling public records requests. Qualifications include a paralegal certificate or equivalent, 3+ years in a legal setting, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience; bachelor-level preferred.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a law firm, corporation or government agency.
• Familiarity with Open Meeting and Public Records Laws.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support including research and organizing materials.
• Maintain tracking and information management systems for administrative and legal matters.
• Draft minutes and support public meetings under Open Meeting Law.
• Respond to public records requests and liaise with the public.
• Maintain litigation files and support the Office of the Attorney General with litigation information.
• Assist procurement processes and vendor relationships.
• Schedule meetings and manage calendars for General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel.
• Interact professionally with high-level government officials, legislators, and the public.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Paralegal certificate

Associate degree

Bachelor degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Cannabis Control Commission is seeking a Legal Assistant in Worcester, MA to support the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel. The role includes maintaining legal materials systems, drafting minutes for public meetings under Mass.

Open Meeting Law, and handling public records requests. Qualifications include a paralegal certificate or equivalent, 3+ years in a legal setting, and strong organizational and communication skills.