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State of Massachusetts PARALEGAL in Boston, Massachusetts
/Attention applicants: Do not apply for this position via the MassCareers website. Your application will not be received. / To apply, follow the link belowto the Attorney General’s Office direct application page.* * https://ago-ma.igreentree.com/CSS_External/CSSPage_Welcome.ASP/ / Paralegal Public Protection & Advocacy Bureau Consumer Protection Division The Attorney General’s Office is looking for a highly motivated individual to assist in the investigation and litigation of civil enforcement cases as a Paralegal in the Attorney General’s Office. The Paralegal will be part of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell’s Consumer Protection Division (CPD), which investigates business conduct and brings enforcement actions against in-state and nationwide companies under the Consumer Protection Act (M.G.L. c. 93A). These cases often involve challenging and cutting-edge enforcement initiatives and coordination with other state agencies and federal enforcement authorities. Primary Duties: Provide investigative and litigation support to Assistant Attorneys General relating to consumer protection cases. The Paralegal will work with investigators, interview witnesses, review documents, compile evidence, and assist attorneys with all aspects of case responsibilities, which may include fact gathering, trial preparation, translation, attending depositions, organizing and maintaining files, reviewing exhibits, and helping to monitor or administer settlements and post-judgment relief. Position Type: Full-Time/Non-Exempt Salary: $50,245 _To apply for this position_: *Please visit the Employment and Recruitment Portal of the Attorney General’s Office at: https://ago-ma.igreentree.com/CSS_External/CSSPage_Welcome.ASPand apply directly. *Applications submitted via MassCareers website are not received. Our current hybrid model includes some remote workdays for most positions. You will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume when applying for this position. The application deadline is April 29, 2024. 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 (617) 963-2041. Do not select MassCareers “apply online” option to apply for this position. Applications submitted via this MassCareers website are not received by our Office. __ Inquiries regarding position & status may be made to: Ann Higgins, Secretary Consumer Protection Division (617) 963-2492 Position Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience required. We seek an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is committed to working in the public interest. The successful applicant should have effective research, data analysis, and advocacy skills and the ability to learn new information quickly and grasp complex concepts. The successful applicant should also have effective organizational, oral, and written communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask, prioritize, and work under a tight schedule. Proficiency in Word and Excel is preferred. Spanish, Portuguese, and/or Chinese or other language fluency is desirable. Familiarity with Westlaw and LexisNexis is helpful. 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./ Do not select MassCareers “apply online” option. Any automated message generated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts MassCareers website does not apply to posted positions at the Attorney General’s Office. You must apply directly at: *www.mass.gov/ago/employment.* Job: Legal Services* *Organization: Office of the Attorney General *Title: *PARALEGAL Location: Massachusetts-Boston-1 Ashburton Place Requisition ID: 240004IK