Public Interest Paralegal — Hybrid (MA)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; 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

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