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State of Massachusetts PARALEGAL in Boston, Massachusetts
/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 General’s Office direct application page.* * https://ago-ma.igreentree.com/CSS_External/CSSPage_Welcome.ASP/ / 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, technical, and investigative support relating to ongoing settlement implementations, mediations, and consumer outreach. The Paralegal will also assist IFSD attorneys and technical staff in ongoing litigation and related investigations. Such assistance will include organizing and reviewing discovery materials; analyzing and manipulating large quantities of data; performing research; managing and reviewing files; entering case information into databases; engaging in 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 formulaic computations and searches on this data. Position Type: Full-Time/Non-Exempt Salary: $50,245 _To apply for this position_: *Please visit the Employment and Recruitment Portal of the Attorney General’s Office at: https://ago-ma.igreentree.com/CSS_External/CSSPage_Welcome.ASPand apply directly. *Applications submitted via MassCareers website are not received. Our current hybrid model includes some remote workdays for most positions. You will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume when applying for this position. The application deadline is June 10, 2024. 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. Do not select MassCareers “apply online” 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: Gia Kim, Managing Administrative Assistant Insurance & Financial Services Division 617-963-2390 Position Requirements: This is an entry-level paralegal position. B.A./B.S. or equivalent experience is preferred. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a connection to the people and communities we serve 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 should have a demonstrated ability to complete assignments and complex tasks, follow instructions, be intellectually curious, and produce high quality work product based on financial services data. Effective analytical, internet research, and communication skills are required. Experience providing support to experts and attorneys in a legal setting 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. /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./ Do not select MassCareers “apply online” option. Any automated message generated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts MassCareers website does not apply to posted positions at the Attorney General’s Office. You must apply directly at: *www.mass.gov/ago/employment.* Job: Legal Services* *Organization: Office of the Attorney General *Title: *PARALEGAL Location: Massachusetts-Boston-1 Ashburton Place Requisition ID: 240005M2