Paralegal Executive Bureau/General Counsel's Office Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is looking for a highly motivated person to join her team as a Paralegal to assist the General Counsel's Office in managing responses to public records requests throughout the Office and handling other selected projects.
Duties and Responsibilities: Under the direction of the General Counsel's Office (GCO), coordinate, facilitate, and track timely and appropriate responses to public records requests received by the Attorney General's Office (AGO). General duties include providing administrative support to the GCO and AGO attorneys in the area of public records and records retention. Specific tasks include: (1) opening intakes and performing preliminary analysis for incoming public records requests; (2) collaborating with the AGO divisions to identify, review, and assemble responsive records; (3) monitoring status of outstanding public records requests; (4) assisting in coordinating selected responses with Communications team; (5) preparing draft response letters; (6) assisting with the identification and redaction of confidential, privileged, private, or exempt documents; (7) maintaining information in a systematic way and performing measures to substantiate compliance with the Public Records Law, AGO standards, and records retention requirements; (8) overseeing the GCO's co-op/ intern; (9) collaborating with IT on maintaining and updating systems in order to support the functions of the office; (10) communicating with public records requestors; (11) conducting basic legal research and analysis; and (12) assisting with administrative and other duties, as needed.
Position Type: Full-Time/Non-Exempt
Salary: $46,523 When applying for this position, you will be asked to provide a cover letter and resume. The application deadline for this posting is July 27, 2023. 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) 963-2041. Inquiries regarding position and status may be made to: Shealenn Nash, Executive Assistant
General Counsel's Office
(617) 963-2511
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.
Job Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required. Applicants should have strong organizational skills; strong writing and communication skills; and the ability to work on multiple requests simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and work under a tight schedule. Applicants should be detail oriented and able to build and maintain relationships with staff and communicate respectfully with members of the public. Experience with Microsoft Office programs, case management software applications, and web-based programs is required. Applicants should demonstrate an ability to work within a complex records and information environment involving the interpretation and application of rules, regulations, and policies and demonstrate skill with technology, as well as an openness to embrace emerging technology and to find technical and systematic solutions to issues. Applicants should be able to convey information concisely and accurately both in writing, and verbally.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a connection to the people and communities we serve, including historically marginalized communities, and an interest in supporting a respectful and inclusive work environment.