Paralegal | Consumer Protection Division

Massachusetts AGO • Boston, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell seeks a highly motivated individual to join her Office’s Consumer Protection Division as a Paralegal to assist in the investigation and litigation of civil enforcement cases. The Division enforces the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act (M.G.L. c. 93A) and seeks to protect consumers from abusive practices in debt collection, automobile sales, and mortgage lending, among many other areas. Racial justice is a strategic priority of the Office, and we aim to serve the most vulnerable consumers in the Commonwealth.

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, data analysis, attending depositions, organizing and maintaining files, reviewing exhibits, and helping to monitor or administer settlements and post-judgment relief.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience required.
• Effective research, data analysis, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask, prioritize, and work under a tight schedule.
• Ability to learn new information quickly and grasp complex concepts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Word and Excel.
• Commitment to working in the public interest.
• The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a connection to the people and communities we serve, and an interest in supporting a respectful and inclusive work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish, Portuguese, and/or Chinese or other language fluency is desirable.
• Other programming or data analysis experience (ex: R, Python) is helpful but not required.
• Familiarity with Westlaw and LexisNexis is helpful.

Responsibilities

• work with investigators
• interview witnesses
• review documents
• compile evidence
• assist attorneys with all aspects of case responsibilities, which may include fact gathering, trial preparation, translation, data analysis, attending depositions, organizing and maintaining files, reviewing exhibits, and helping to monitor or administer settlements and post-judgment relief
• helping to monitor or administer settlements and post-judgment relief

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level