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PARALEGAL | Elder Justice Unit

State of Massachusetts

Boston, MA · HybridFull-time$58K/yrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$58K/yr
Location
Boston, MAHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office seeks a Paralegal for its Elder Justice Unit in the Health Care and Fair Competition Bureau. The role provides case management, clerical, and administrative support, working closely with the Unit’s team. The Unit protects older adults through enforcement, legislative advocacy, and community engagement and education. The position is based in the Boston office, with some telework days possible under the office’s hybrid model.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Organizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsTask PrioritizationWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationMicrosoft OfficeWord ProcessingDatabase SoftwareSpreadsheet SoftwareCase Management SoftwareRapport BuildingCross-Cultural CommunicationPublic SpeakingIndependent WorkTeamworkAttention to Detail

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience

Full job description

/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.** www.mass.gov/ago/employment**.** PARALEGAL Heath Care and Fair Competition Bureau Elder Justice Unit (Boston office) Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is looking for a highly motivated individual who is passionate about public service to join her office as a Paralegal in the Elder Justice Unit of the Health Care and Fair Competition Bureau. The EJU protects and promotes the safety and well-being of older adults through enforcement actions, legislative advocacy, and community engagement and education. Primary Duties:The Paralegal provides critical case management, clerical, and administrative support totheEJU.TheParalegalwillhavetheopportunity to be akeymemberofthe Unit and will work closely with all members of the team. Dutieswillinclude,butarenotlimitedto: · Maintaining and overseeing systems for the EJU to receive and process constituent complaints, including extensive work with intake databases and spreadsheets. · Screening and evaluating constituent complaints and conducting follow-up work as necessary (e.g. through communicating with individuals related to the complaint and conducting factual research). · Providing investigative and litigation support as needed to attorneys on investigations and litigation. · Managing e-discovery processes. · Organizing and maintaining files, reviewing documents and exhibits, performing cite checking. · Participating in outreach events, including trainings for older adults, and public presentations. · Networking with community organizations and governmental agencies. · Creating and updating EJU brochures and written materials. · Researching issues of interest to the Unit. · Performingotherdutiesasassigned. Position Type: Full-Time/Non-Exempt. Location:TheParalegalhiredforthispositionwillworkoutoftheAGO’sBostonOffice.Ourhybrid model may include some telework days for the successful applicant. Salary:$57,590 To apply for this position: Please visit the Employment and Recruitment Portal of the Attorney General’s 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 November 16, 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 “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: Valerie Frias Deputy Director, Elder Justice Unit (617)963-2454 Position Requirements: · Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentexperiencerequired. · Excellentorganizationalandanalyticalskills,andabilitytoprioritizetasks. · Effectivewrittenandverbalcommunicationskills. · ProficiencywithMicrosoftOfficesoftware(includingwordprocessing,database,and spreadsheet software programs), and ability to learn case management software. · Effective communication skills and ability to build rapport with people of diverse ethnic, cultural, and economic backgrounds and to interact positively with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress. · Ability to convey information and communicate clearly and effectively in different settings, including on the phone, in person, in writing, and in public presentations. · Comfortworkingindependentlyandaspartofateam. · Excellentworkethic,greatattentiontodetail,andadesiretoworkinthepublicinterest. Thesuccessfulcandidatewillbeabletodemonstrateacommitmenttothepeopleandcommunitieswe serve, and an interest in supporting a respectful and inclusive work environment. /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: *Unclassified Organization: *Office of the Attorney General Title: PARALEGAL | Elder Justice Unit Location: Massachusetts-Boston-1 Ashburton Place Requisition ID: 260007N8

How this job compares

Set against the 986 open Paralegal jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 9, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$58K/yr
  • US median$76–110K/yr435 salary ranges

This rate, $58K, is 39% below the US median midpoint ($95K) — in the lowest quarter of Paralegal salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 34 open Paralegal jobs in Massachusetts and 986 across the US. 9% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Massachusetts
Experience
Paralegal postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (763 postings).
Education
231 of the 986 open Paralegal jobs (23%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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