PARALEGAL | Environmental Protection Division

/Attention applicants: Do not apply for this position via the MassCareers website. Your application will not be received. / / / To apply, follow the link belowto the Attorney Generalu2019s Office direct application page. PARALEGAL ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT BUREAU ENVIRONMENTALPROTECTIONDIVISION (Boston Office or Regional Office) The Attorney General is looking for a highly motivated individual to serve as a Paralegal in the EnvironmentalProtectionDivision(EPD)oftheEnergy&EnvironmentBureau.EPD brings civil cases to enforceenvironmentallaws,pursuesotheraffirmativelitigationandadvocacytopromoteenvironmental protection, and defends the Commonwealth in certain environmental litigation. _Primary Duties_: The qualified candidate will assist attorneys in the Environmental Protection Divisioninhandlinghigh-profile, impactclimatelitigationandlegalprojects.The Paralegal will be in frequent contact with litigation attorneys, handle critical and confidentialmaterials,andhelpensurethehighestlevelofprofessionalisminEPD.Thisisafast-paced, high-profile work environment that requires the ability to work on a range of complex matters, often under time pressure. Responsibilitiesinclude but are not limited to: u00b7 Conductinglegalresearch,factgathering,andpreparingsubstantivereports. u00b7 Attendingdepositions,courthearings,andtrials. u00b7 Draftingdiscoverydocuments,preparingpleadings,andmanaginge-discoveryprocesses. u00b7 Organizingandmaintainingfiles,reviewingdocumentsandexhibits,performingadvancedcitechecking. u00b7 Assistingattorneysinpreparingforhearings,meetings,ortrials. u00b7 Communicatingwithattorneys, expert and factwitnesses,courtclerku2019soffices,andmembersofthepublic. u00b7 Screeningandpreparingcorrespondence. u00b7 Managingcalendars,includingtheschedulingofcriticaldates,deadlines,andcase-relatedappointments. u00b7 Completingforms,preparingandfilingcourtfilings,andmaintainingandupdatingcasemanagementsystems. _Position Type_: Full-Time/Non-Exempt /Our current hybrid model includes some remote workdays for most positions. On in-office days, employeesarerequiredtoreporttooneofourdesignatedofficelocations,eitherinBostonorata regional office./ _Salary_: $55,375 _To apply for this position_: Please visit the Employment and Recruitment Portal of the Attorney Generalu2019s Office atBambooHRand apply directly. Applications submitted via MassCareers website are not received. You will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume when applying for this position. The application deadline is May 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM (ET) . 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) 963-2932. Do not select MassCareers u201capply onlineu201d option to apply for this position. Applications submitted via this MassCareers website are not received by our Office. _Inquiries regarding position & status may be made to_: MariaPatricelli,ManagingAdministrativeAssistant Energy & Environment Bureau (617)963-2437 _Position Requirements_: u00b7 Experienceorinterestinenvironmentallaw, climate change, and climate-related litigation. u00b7 Effectivewrittenandverbalcommunicationskills. u00b7 Analyticalskills,soundjudgment,andexcellentattentiontodetail. u00b7 Exceptionalorganizationalanddatabasemanagementskills,includingproficiencywithMicrosoft Office and the capability to learn Office case docketing software. u00b7 Experienceasaparalegalincivillitigationispreferred but not required. u00b7 Workingknowledgeoflegalresearchtools,includingWestlaw,ispreferred. u00b7 Working familiarity with document hosting platforms. u00b7 Abilitytounderstandlegalandtechnicalinformationandworkindependently. u00b7 Abilityto work collaborativelyandrespectfullywithpeopleofvariousbackgrounds. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a connection to the people and communities we serve, and a commitment to supporting a respectful and inclusive work environment. /The Attorney Generalu2019s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As the representative of the Commonwealth and its residents, the Attorney Generalu2019s 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./ Do not select MassCareers u201capply onlineu201d option. Any automated message generated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts MassCareers website does not apply to posted positions at the Attorney Generalu2019s Office. You must apply directly at: Job: Unclassified Organization: Office of the Attorney General Title: PARALEGAL Environmental Protection Division Location: Massachusetts-Boston-1 Ashburton Place Requisition ID: 2600035R

Created: 2026-04-24