Paralegal | General Counsel's Office

Massachusetts AGO•Boston, MA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

The Attorney General's Office (AGO) is seeking a highly motivated Paralegal to join the General Counsel's Office (GCO) in Boston. This role will primarily focus on managing responses to public records requests across the office and assisting with other selected projects. The Paralegal will provide administrative support to the GCO and AGO attorneys, ensuring compliance with public records laws and retention requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
Effective organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to build and maintain relationships with staff and communicate respectfully with members of the public.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (including word processing, database, and spreadsheet software programs).
Ability to learn case management software.
Ability to convey information concisely and accurately both in writing and verbally.
Demonstrated ability to work within a complex records and information environment involving the interpretation and application of rules, regulations, and policies.
Demonstrate skill with technology, as well as an openness to embrace emerging technology and to find technical and systematic solutions to issues.
Ability to demonstrate a connection and commitment to the people and communities we serve.
Interest in supporting a respectful and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, facilitate, and track timely and appropriate responses to public records requests received by the Attorney General’s Office.
Provide administrative support to the GCO and AGO attorneys in public records and records retention.
Process intakes and perform preliminary analysis for incoming public records requests.
Collaborate with AGO divisions to identify, review, and assemble responsive records.
Monitor the status of outstanding public records requests.
Assist in coordinating selected responses with the Communications team and prepare draft response letters.
Assist with the identification and redaction of confidential, privileged, private, or exempt documents.
Maintain information systematically and perform measures to substantiate compliance with the Public Records Law, AGO standards, and records retention requirements.
Collaborate with IT to maintain and update systems to support the functions of the office.
Communicate with public records requestors.
Conduct basic legal research and analysis.
Coordinate and present trainings to colleagues.
Oversee the GCO’s co-op/intern.
Perform other administrative duties as needed.