Senior Paralegal – Housing & Public Records

Boston Housing; Boston (MA); Presencial; USD 62.000 - 72.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

12 paid holidays

5 personal days

3 weeks vacation

3 weeks of paid sick leave

MBTA discount

Pension plan

Healthcare through the Commonwealth

Descripción de la vacante

Boston Housing is seeking a Paralegal III to support its Litigation and Public Records work. The role focuses on civil trial preparation for housing and landlord-tenant matters, fact investigations, research, and writing, with court and administrative proceedings participation.

The candidate will respond to inquiries from staff, tenants, and counsel, assist in training non-legal staff, and manage case files and records using the department's case management system.

Formación

• Paralegal degree from an accredited institution, or the equivalent (credits toward a law degree) or two years of paralegal experience.
• Excellent written, computer research, oral communication and organizational skills.
• Paralegal experience in litigation and/or housing/landlord-tenant law preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Prepares housing and landlord-tenant cases for litigation by compiling case materials, drafting discoveries, motions and briefs, and preparing exhibits.
• Assists in other civil litigation matters such as contracts, construction disputes, discrimination, and real estate cases.
• Assists attorneys at court and administrative proceedings.
• Represents the Legal Department at internal meetings and communicates status to staff.
• Uses database to record activities, compile statistics and prepare reports.
• Prepares materials for and communicates with the constable.
• Trains staff on case filing, management systems, and office procedures.
• Reviews public records requests, redacts as needed, and drafts responses.
• Maintains records for real estate transactions.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Conocimientos

Legal research

Written communication

Oral communication

Organizational skills

Drafting

Educación

Paralegal degree or equivalent experience

Herramientas

Case management system

Descripción del empleo

Boston Housing is seeking a Paralegal III to support its Litigation and Public Records work. The role focuses on civil trial preparation for housing and landlord-tenant matters, fact investigations, research, and writing, with court and administrative proceedings participation.

The candidate will respond to inquiries from staff, tenants, and counsel, assist in training non-legal staff, and manage case files and records using the department's case management system.