TEMPORARY PARALEGAL

/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// Temporary 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. The Division handles investigations, mediations, and enforcement actions related to banking, securities, insurance products, and other financial services. This position will last for six months. Primary Duties: The Paralegal will provide administrative and investigative support relating to ongoing settlement implementations, mediations, and consumer outreach. The Paralegal will work with attorneys and other personnel on locating relevant consumers, providing them with notices and documentation, and obtaining materials and forms from those consumers. The Paralegal will also assist with inputting data into Excel and performing sorts and searches of this data, managing and reviewing files, and entering information into databases. The outreach work will include communications by mail, telephone, and electronic discussions. Position Type: This is a full-time contract position for six months. Compensation: $25.00 per hour. This is a non-benefited position with earned sick time. _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 hybrid model includes some telework days for most positions. You will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume when applying for this position. The application deadline is April 3, 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. 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 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, 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. 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. /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: *TEMPORARY PARALEGAL Location: Massachusetts-Boston-1 Ashburton Place Requisition ID: 230003ER