Paralegal, Housing Affordability & Land Use (Hybrid)

Mass; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Attorney General in Massachusetts seeks a paralegal to support the Housing Affordability and Land Use Unit. The role includes legal research, discovery drafting, and case management in civil litigation related to affordable housing and land use. Hybrid work with Boston or regional office; strong writing, organization, and MS Office skills required.

Experience with Westlaw preferred; travel may be required. Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume by the stated deadline.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day paralegal and administrative support to Assistant Attorneys General in all aspects of their case requirements.
• Assist with fact gathering and conduct legal research to support case development.
• Attend client meetings, depositions (both in and outside the office), court hearings, and trials.
• Draft discovery documents and other pleadings.
• Organize and maintain files, including reviewing documents and exhibits.
• Support attorneys in preparing for hearings, depositions, meetings, and trials.
• Communicate with clients, attorneys, witnesses, court clerk's offices, and members of the public.
• Manage calendars, including the scheduling of critical dates, deadlines, and case-related appointments.
• Complete forms, prepare court documents for filing, and maintain the case management system.
• Perform administrative and clerical duties, including processing new cases and third-party contracts, typing, filing, screening mail, and coordinating service of process.
• Provide support to the Neighborhoods, Housing, and Land Division as needed.
• Perform other duties, as necessary.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Legal research

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Driver's license

Tools

Westlaw

MS Office

Job description

Office of the Attorney General in Massachusetts seeks a paralegal to support the Housing Affordability and Land Use Unit. The role includes legal research, discovery drafting, and case management in civil litigation related to affordable housing and land use. Hybrid work with Boston or regional office; strong writing, organization, and MS Office skills required.

Experience with Westlaw preferred; travel may be required. Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume by the stated deadline.