Legal Assistant, Public Records & Open Meetings (Hybrid)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Canal District (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cannabis Control Commission is seeking a Legal Assistant to support the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel with a broad range of legal tasks, including managing materials and minutes, public records requests, and maintaining information systems. You will interact with government officials and staff across divisions.

Qualifications include a paralegal certificate or degree, at least 3 years in law-related work, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate, Associate’s Degree, or equivalent experience (Bachelor’s preferred).
• Minimum 3 years experience in a law firm, corporation or government agency.
• Familiarity with Open Meeting and Public Records Laws.
• Outstanding organizational skills with ability to multitask and manage time constraints.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; able to interact with all levels.
• Ability to work productively, independently, and creatively in a changing environment.
• Good judgment and strong attention to detail; willingness to learn state and Commission IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support, including research and material organization under the General Counsel.
• Develop and maintain tracking and information management systems for legal matters and records.
• Assist in preparing and taking public meeting minutes under Open Meeting Law requirements.
• Assist in responding to public inquiries and public records requests; gather responsive documents for review.
• Maintain litigation files and provide information to the Attorney General’s Office as needed.
• Support procurement processes and vendor relationships for the Commission.
• Schedule meetings and manage calendars for General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel.

Skills

Organized

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

The Cannabis Control Commission is seeking a Legal Assistant to support the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel with a broad range of legal tasks, including managing materials and minutes, public records requests, and maintaining information systems. You will interact with government officials and staff across divisions.

Qualifications include a paralegal certificate or degree, at least 3 years in law-related work, and strong organizational and communication skills.