Paralegal
Public Protection & Advocacy Bureau
Insurance & Financial Services Division
The Attorney General's Office is looking to hire a Paralegal in our Insurance & Financial Services Division (IFSD). The Division handles investigations, mediations, and enforcement actions related to banking, securities, insurance products, and other financial services.
Primary Duties: The Paralegal will provide administrative and investigative support relating to ongoing settlement implementations, mediations, and consumer outreach. The Paralegal will also assist IFSD attorneys in ongoing litigation and related investigations. Such assistance will include organizing and reviewing discovery materials; performing research; managing and reviewing files; entering case information into databases; engaging in extensive communication with consumers, witnesses, experts, and others by mail, electronic mail, and telephone; and assisting in the drafting of various memoranda, consumer advisories, and reports. The Paralegal will also input data into Excel and perform sorts and searches of this data.
Position Requirements: This is an entry-level paralegal position. B.A./B.S. or equivalent experience preferred. 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. We seek an individual committed to working in the public interest. The successful applicant must have a demonstrated ability to complete assignments and complex tasks, follow instructions, be intellectually curious, and produce high quality work product. Effective writing, internet research, and communication skills are required. Experience providing support in a legal setting or with consumer outreach and mediation is a plus. Experience with consumer lending rules, securities regulation, and/or consumer insurance issues is also a plus. Proficiency in programs such as Microsoft Excel and Word is required, and other programming or data analysis experience is also helpful.
Please Note: COVID-19 vaccines are required of all AGO employees. Absent an approved medical or religious accommodation or pregnancy exemption, all new hires must be fully vaccinated prior to beginning employment with the AGO. Additionally, new hires are required to receive their first booster shot prior to the start of their employment, or within 30 days of eligibility, absent an approved medical or religious accommodation or pregnancy exemption. Our hybrid model includes some telework days for most positions.
Position Type: Full-Time/Non-Exempt
Salary: $46,523
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:
Gia Kim, Managing Administrative Assistant
Insurance & Financial Services Division
617-963-2390
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.