Paralegal, Housing Affordability & Land Use — Hybrid

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

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.