PARALEGAL | Western MA Regional Office- Springfield

Massachusetts Department of Public Health; Springfield (MA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Attorney General is seeking a paralegal to provide administrative and legal support to the Western Massachusetts Regional Office in Springfield. The role supports Criminal, Gaming Enforcement, and White Collar & Public Integrity divisions and serves as a regional hub for outreach and policy initiatives.

Qualified applicants will have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel across the Commonwealth, including weekly trips to the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of related education and/or experience, required.
• Commitment to working in the public interest.
• Demonstrated interest, and understanding of, the sensitive nature of working on investigations involving organized and public corruption crimes.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with a high level of professionalism.
• Analytical skills, sound judgement, and excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency with technology, computers, and Microsoft Office programs.
• Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, or other languages, the ability to translate spoken and written words, and experience working with immigrant communities is preferred.
• Ability to travel across the Commonwealth, including weekly travel to Boston Office.

Responsibilities

• Draft administrative, grand jury, and trial subpoenas; witness summonses; discovery requests; and preservation orders at the direction of prosecutors.
• Assist with trial preparation and case file management.
• Analyze and assist in the review of digital evidence in furtherance of investigations and prosecutions.
• Coordinate and schedule business and law enforcement witnesses.
• Maintain Office databases, such as the Criminal Bureau’s Court Database.
• Support gaming related investigations and prosecutions in coordination with attorneys, investigators, other administrative staff and the Massachusetts State Police.
• Support investigations and prosecutions related to serious financial crimes and misconduct that undermine public trust including public corruption, financial crimes, insurance and unemployment fraud in coordination with attorneys, investigators, victim witness advocates.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Public interest commitment

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database experience

Job description

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Job Description - PARALEGAL | Western MA Regional Office- Springfield (260006QY)

Job Description

PARALEGAL | Western MA Regional Office- Springfield - ( 260006QY )

Description

Attention applicants: Do not apply for this position via the MassCareers website. Your application will not be received.

The Attorney General’s Office is looking for a highly motivated person to provide paralegal and administrative support to its Western Massachusetts Regional Office (WMAS) located in Springfield, MA.

WMAS staff handle legal matters from various areas of the Attorney General’s Office (AGO), including the Criminal, Energy & Environmental, Government, Health Care & Fair Competition, and Public Protection & Advocacy Bureaus. The WMAS Office also provides on-site assistance to residents with civil rights, consumer, and labor issues, and serves as a regional hub for the implementation of AGO-wide priorities that involve community outreach, education, and policy initiatives.

Primary Duties

Criminal Bureau

• Draft administrative, grand jury, and trial subpoenas; witness summonses; discovery requests; and preservation orders at the direction of prosecutors.
• Assist with trial preparation and case file management.
• Analyze and assist in the review of digital evidence in furtherance of investigations and prosecutions.
• Coordinate and schedule business and law enforcement witnesses.
• Maintain Office databases, such as the Criminal Bureau’s Court Database.

Gaming Enforcement Division

• Support gaming related investigations and prosecutions in coordination with attorneys, investigators, other administrative staff and the Massachusetts State Police.
• Support investigations and prosecutions related to criminal enterprises and organizations, narcotics and firearms trafficking and extortion in coordination with attorneys, investigators, victim witness advocates.

White Collar & Public Integrity Division

• Support investigations and prosecutions related to serious financial crimes and misconduct that undermine public trust including public corruption, financial crimes, insurance and unemployment fraud in coordination with attorneys, investigators, victim witness advocates.

Position Type

Full-Time/ Non- Exempt. Our current hybrid model includes some remote workdays for most positions. On in-office days, employees are required to report to one of our designated office locations, either in Boston or at a regional office.

You will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume when applying for this position.

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

Inquiries regarding position & status may be made to

Western MA Regional Office, Springfield

[phone]

Qualifications

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of related education and/or experience, required.
• Commitment to working in the public interest.
• Demonstrated interest, and understanding of, the sensitive nature of working on investigations involving organized and public corruption crimes.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with a high level of professionalism.
• Analytical skills, sound judgement, and excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency with technology, computers, and Microsoft Office programs.
• Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, or other languages, the ability to translate spoken and written words, and experience working with immigrant communities is preferred.
• Ability to travel across the Commonwealth, including weekly travel to Boston Office.

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.

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.

Primary Location

United States-Massachusetts-Springfield - 1441 Main Street

Job

Unclassified

Agency

Office of the Attorney General

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day

Job Posting

Sep 30, 2026, 9:35:05 PM

Number of Openings

1

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