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Position Requirements:
·Experienceorinterestinenvironmentallaw, climate change, and climate-related litigation.
·Effectivewrittenandverbalcommunicationskills.
·Analyticalskills,soundjudgment,andexcellentattentiontodetail.
·Exceptionalorganizationalanddatabasemanagementskills,includingproficiencywithMicrosoft Office and the capability to learn Office case docketing software.
·Experienceasaparalegalincivillitigationispreferred but not required.
·Workingknowledgeoflegalresearchtools,includingWestlaw, is preferred.
·Working familiarity with document hosting platforms.
·Abilitytounderstandlegalandtechnicalinformationandworkindependently.
·Abilityto work collaborativelyandrespectfullywithpeopleofvariousbackgrounds.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a connection to the people and communities we serve, and a commitment to supporting a respectful 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.
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PARALEGAL
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT BUREAU ENVIRONMENTALPROTECTIONDIVISION
(Boston Office)
The Attorney General is looking for a highly motivated individual to serve as a Paralegal in the EnvironmentalProtectionDivision(EPD)oftheEnergy&EnvironmentBureau.EPD brings civil cases to enforceenvironmentallaws,pursuesotheraffirmativelitigationandadvocacytopromoteenvironmental protection, and defends the Commonwealth in certain environmental litigation.
Primary Duties:The qualified candidate will assist attorneys in the Environmental Protection Divisioninhandlinghigh-profile, impactclimatelitigationandlegalprojects.The Paralegal will be in frequent contact with litigation attorneys, handle critical and confidentialmaterials,andhelpensurethehighestlevelofprofessionalisminEPD.Thisisafast-paced, high-profile work environment that requires the ability to work on a range of complex matters, often under time pressure.
Responsibilitiesinclude but are not limited to:
·Conductinglegalresearch,factgathering,andpreparingsubstantivereports.
·Attendingdepositions,courthearings,andtrials.
·Draftingdiscoverydocuments,preparingpleadings,andmanaginge-discoveryprocesses.
·Organizingandmaintainingfiles,reviewingdocumentsandexhibits,performingadvancedcite checking.
·Assistingattorneysinpreparingforhearings,meetings,ortrials.
·Communicatingwithattorneys, expert and factwitnesses,courtclerk’soffices,andmembersofthe public.
·Screeningandpreparingcorrespondence.
·Managingcalendars,includingtheschedulingofcriticaldates,deadlines,andcase-related appointments.
·Completingforms,preparingandfilingcourtfilings,andmaintainingandupdatingcasemanagement systems.
Position Type:Full-Time/Non-Exempt
Our current hybrid model includes some remote workdays for most positions. On in-office days, employeesarerequiredtoreporttooneofourdesignatedofficelocations,eitherinBostonorata regional office.
Salary:$55,375
To apply for this position:Please visit the Employment and Recruitment Portal of the Attorney General’s Office at BambooHR and apply directly.Applications submitted via MassCareers website are not received.
You will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume when applying for this position.The application deadline is May 12, 2026, at 5\:00 PM (ET) .
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) 963-2932.
Inquiries regarding position & status may be made to:
MariaPatricelli,ManagingAdministrativeAssistant
Energy & Environment Bureau
(617)963-2437
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