Honors Paralegal Program | Multiple Bureaus & Multiple Divisions
About The Position
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is seeking motivated and mission-driven candidates for the inaugural Honors Paralegal Program. This is a two-year rotational program designed to provide early-career paralegals with hands-on legal experience in the largest public sector legal office in the Commonwealth. The program begins in September 2026 and ends in September 2028. Through rotational assignments across multiple divisions and bureaus, the selected participant will gain hands-on experience supporting legal teams working on issues that directly impact the people of Massachusetts. The Attorney General's Office encompasses a variety of practice areas including civil rights, health care, consumer protection, environmental protection, criminal prosecution, fair labor, administrative law, data privacy, and constitutional defense. The participant will receive training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities. Under the supervision of attorneys and staff, paralegals may assist with legal research and writing, case management and document review, discovery and trial preparation, investigations and witness interviews, drafting subpoenas and legal documents, and client and stakeholder communication. The program participant will complete three rotations and may have the opportunity to seek continued employment. The individual must commit to a two-year term.
Requirements
- Completed a paralegal certificate program from an accredited institution between June 2025 and June 2026, OR completed an associate or bachelor's degree program in paralegal studies or legal studies between June 2025 and June 2026
- Demonstrated interest and desire to work in the public interest
- Professional or personal experience related to the mission of the Attorney General’s Office
- Knowledge or ability in legal areas such as legal research, discovery, trial preparation, case management systems, investigation, drafting subpoenas and other documents
- Effective analytical, research, writing and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated engagement and leadership in school and/or community activities
- Commitment to the people and communities served
- Interest in supporting a respectful and inclusive work environment
Responsibilities
- Assist with legal research and writing
- Assist with case management and document review
- Assist with discovery and trial preparation
- Assist with investigations and witness interviews
- Assist with drafting subpoenas and legal documents
- Assist with client and stakeholder communication
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
