Paralegal | Human Trafficking Division
About The Position
The Office of the Attorney General is seeking a highly motivated Paralegal to support the Human Trafficking Division within the Criminal Bureau. This division is a team of statewide prosecutors, Massachusetts State Police, and victim witness advocates dedicated to investigating and prosecuting sex and labor trafficking crimes in Massachusetts. The work involves complex cases, coordination with law enforcement and victim service providers, and co-leading the Commonwealth’s Anti-Trafficking (CAT) Task Force. The division also leads statewide efforts in human trafficking policy, training, and education.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or associate degree or an equivalent combination of related education and/or experience.
- Demonstrated interest in, and understanding of, the sensitive nature of working on investigations that involve allegations of sexual assault, exploitation, and other forms of violence.
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills, and ability to prioritize tasks.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (including word processing, database, and spreadsheet software programs), and ability to learn case management software.
- Excellent work ethic and sound judgment in decision making.
- A valid Massachusetts driver’s license is required, as travel is necessary to various courts and offices throughout the Commonwealth.
- Ability to demonstrate a connection to the people and communities served and an interest in supporting a respectful and inclusive work environment.
Responsibilities
- Research policy and legal matters pertinent to HTD initiatives.
- Draft administrative, grand jury, and trial subpoenas, as well as witness summons, discovery, and preservation orders at the direction of prosecutors.
- Track referrals, investigations, and prosecutions for HTD.
- Support grand jury work by preparing documents and analyzing returns to help develop investigations.
- Support litigation matters by tracking and documenting discovery.
- Support AAGs in trial work and creating exhibits as well as coordinating translations.
- Coordinate and schedule business and law enforcement witnesses.
- Analyze digital evidence in furtherance of investigations and prosecutions.
- Assist in the coordination of trainings and assembly of training materials.
- Organize seized monies, as well as track seizure and forfeiture processes.
- Assist the CAT Task Force Coordinator with duties pertaining to the task force as needed.
- Perform administrative duties consistent with the needs of the Division.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
