Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Paralegal

Commonwealth of Massachusetts  •  $48k - $60k/yr  •  Canton, MI (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Paralegal - (2600068T)

Description

Primary responsibilities of the Paralegal include providing support to Assistant District Attorneys, law enforcement investigators and the State Police assigned to the NDAO by assisting with case-related matters from the initial investigations through to trials. Principal responsibilities include: Assist in case preparation, pretrial and trial preparation, both in and outside the courtroom Compile and analyze case documents such as 911 tapes, booking and incident reports, penitentiary packets, financial records, certified prior convictions, medical records, cellular and landline phone records, and drug certifications Process discovery Consult with parties, experts, and witnesses Develop and follow research trails using internal and external tools and databases Manage case files Assemble trial exhibits Review legal forms for accuracy Photocopy and collate case related documents Other duties as assigned The Paralegal will also perform other duties at any court location as may be assigned to him/her by the District Attorney, the First Assistant District Attorneys or Chief of the District Courts.

Qualifications

Associates or higher degree with a major in paralegal studies or an Associates or higher degree with a paralegal certificate. Previous paralegal experience, especially as a litigation paralegal Strong computer skills and the ability to use and adapt to a variety of software programs Experience with Microsoft Office Suite The ability to perform general legal research Knowledge of legal terminology and principles Self-starter, with proven ability to work independently and as part of a team with the ability to multi-task in a high volume, fast paced environment Outstanding interpersonal skills and workplace etiquette Excellent organizational skills, project completion skills with a strong attention to detail A sincere interest in the public sector, the work of the NDAO, an overall understanding of the Criminal Justice System and the role of the prosecution The sensitive and confidential nature of our work requires strong personal character, integrity, judgment, maturity, and the ability to maintain confidentiality

Official Title: Paralegal

Primary Location

: United States-Massachusetts-Canton - 45 Shawmut Road

Job

: Legal Services

Agency

: Norfolk DA

Schedule

: Full-time

Shift

: Day

Job Posting

: Sep 14, 2026, 8:15:50 PM

Number of Openings

: 1

Salary

: 48,000.00 - 60,000.00 Yearly

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts

About Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Year after year, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has continued to pioneer bold legislative actions and programs, some of which have been embraced on a national scale. We are always looking for talented individuals to help us maintain this momentum and improve the services that millions of people depend on every day.

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Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Year Founded
1788
Website
mass.gov
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