Paralegal Specialist - Souza Baranowski Correctional Center

Department of Correction; Shirley (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a paralegal, where you will perform a full range of paralegal duties at a correctional facility. This role involves assisting attorneys in defending civil rights actions, managing electronic discovery, and coordinating with various departments to ensure proper legal procedures. Ideal candidates will have experience in legal research and document management, contributing to a vital mission of justice and rehabilitation. With a focus on confidentiality and professionalism, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the legal field. Applicants are encouraged to apply, especially those with bilingual skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive Employee Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Diverse Work Environment

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time experience in legal research or equivalent education.
• Experience with electronic discovery and litigation at trial and appellate levels.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in legal proceedings through research and document gathering.
• Draft affidavits and manage electronic discovery for court litigation.

Skills

Legal Research

Document Management

Litigation Support

Bilingual Communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies

One Year of Law School Study

Tools

Electronic Discovery Tools

Document Management Systems

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Duties:

Perform full range of paralegal duties for the Department of Correction (DOC) on site at Souza Baranowski Correctional Center. Responsibilities include:

1. Assist DOC attorneys in defending civil rights actions, tort claims, and other legal proceedings through research and document gathering.
2. Draft affidavits, gather documents, respond to discovery requests, and manage electronic discovery for court litigation.
3. Keep the Superintendent informed of pending litigation and coordinate with institutional departments to ensure proper procedures.
4. Attend interviews and discussions regarding litigation.
5. Review and respond to incarcerated individual correspondence with accurate and organized information.
6. Coordinate pre-trial discovery, assist with depositions, and support trial preparations.
7. Maintain litigation files, schedules, and electronic document management systems.
8. Provide information to courts, opposing counsel, and the public, and deliver documents as needed.
9. Perform additional tasks such as legal research, creating charts and spreadsheets, and managing virtual visit schedules.

Maintain confidentiality of all records and data.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with electronic discovery, document management, and litigation at trial and appellate levels.

Comments:

This is a Civil Service position with specific salary and hiring requirements. Applicants must have no felony convictions and meet other background criteria. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. First consideration given to applications within 14 days.

Minimum Entrance Requirements:

At least two years of full-time paraprofessional experience in legal research or work, or equivalent education/substitutions:

• An Associate's degree in paralegal studies, or
• One year of law school study, or

Additional requirements may include possession of a valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's License depending on the assignment.

Benefits:

Comprehensive employee benefits are offered. Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards.

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and encourage diverse applicants to apply.