Paralegal | Housing Affordability and Land Use Unit

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

Job summary

Massachusetts AGO is seeking a Paralegal to support the Housing Affordability and Land Use Unit. The role focuses on civil litigation support, land record analysis, and coordination across departments to promote affordable housing initiatives.

The position is full-time, non-exempt with a hybrid model allowing some remote workdays. The unit works within the Neighborhoods, Housing, and Land Division to address housing issues in the Commonwealth.

Qualifications

• Prior civil litigation experience preferred.
• Ability to identify, search, and analyze land records relating to title of real property and incorporate searches of relevant building and zoning departments, municipal records, probate and land courts, and tax departments preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Working knowledge of Westlaw preferred.
• Valid Massachusetts driver's license is required, as travel may be required to various courts, client, and opposing party locations and law offices.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Land records search

Communication skills

Organization/time management

Self-motivation

Driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Westlaw

Job description

PARALEGAL

GOVERNMENT BUREAU

HOUSING AFFORDABILITY AND LAND USE UNIT

The Attorney General’s Office is looking for a motivated individual to provide paralegal and administrative support to the Housing Affordability and Land Use Unit. The Housing Affordability and Land Use Unit focuses on litigation breaking down barriers to the creation and preservation of affordable housing, in part by compelling compliance with Massachusetts laws designed to promote the production of new housing and preserve existing units and affordability restrictions. In addition, the Unit acts to protect Commonwealth land and the public’s interest in private lands. The Housing Affordability and Land Use Unit resides within the Neighborhoods, Housing, and Land Division which works to address critical housing issues in the Commonwealth, dedicating a significant portion of its time to working with municipalities to renew severely distressed properties and create safe, habitable homes.

Position Requirements

• Prior civil litigation experience preferred.
• Ability to identify, search, and analyze land records relating to title of real property and incorporate searches of relevant building and zoning departments, municipal records, probate and land courts, and tax departments preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Working knowledge of Westlaw preferred.
• Valid Massachusetts driver's license is required, as travel may be required to various courts, client, and opposing party locations and law offices.

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.

Position Type

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

Salary

$57,590

Application Deadline

November 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM (ET)

Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We will gladly assist applicants who are in need of an accommodation. For assistance, contact the Human Resources Division at [phone].

Inquiries Regarding Position & Status

Amane AbdelJaber, Program Manager

Neighborhood, Housing, and Land Division

[phone]

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.