Paralegal Specialist

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The Department of State Police is seeking a Paralegal Specialist to work in the Legal Division and closely with the Public Records Unit and provide direct support for management of the State Police Body Worn Camera (BWC) Program and public records requests.

The duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Support approximately eight (8) attorneys and the General Counsel of the Massachusetts State Police in a variety of matters.
• Prepares cases for trial or administrative proceedings by gathering documents, organizing case file documentation and exhibits, and briefing legal counsel on case issues prior to such proceedings.
• Retrieve, redact, and provide BWC video footage upon request by the courts, prosecuting agencies, and the public.
• Analyzes proposed legislation, prepares reports, and drafts legislation for review and approval by legal counsel.
• Respond to inquiries concerning formal interpretation of agency laws, rules and regulations.
• Perform related duties such as developing case tracking systems; preparing correspondence; operating office machines; delivering documents and providing additional legal support functions.
• Prepares such legal documents as briefs, summaries, and responses to interrogatories by interviewing relevant parties, reviewing and analyzing facts and points of law, and drafting documents for review and approval by legal counsel.
• Assist with responds to media records requests, and subpoenas. Researches and analyzes law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, opinions, determinations and rulings in order to prepare legal digests detailing the points of law involved
• Work in a team environment in collecting documents and other materials in response to public record requests sent to the Massachusetts State Police.

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The Department of State Police is seeking a Paralegal Specialist to work in the Legal Division and closely with the Public Records Unit and provide direct support for management of the State Police Body Worn Camera (BWC) Program and public records requests.

The duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Support approximately eight (8) attorneys and the General Counsel of the Massachusetts State Police in a variety of matters.
• Prepares cases for trial or administrative proceedings by gathering documents, organizing case file documentation and exhibits, and briefing legal counsel on case issues prior to such proceedings.
• Retrieve, redact, and provide BWC video footage upon request by the courts, prosecuting agencies, and the public.
• Analyzes proposed legislation, prepares reports, and drafts legislation for review and approval by legal counsel.
• Respond to inquiries concerning formal interpretation of agency laws, rules and regulations.
• Perform related duties such as developing case tracking systems; preparing correspondence; operating office machines; delivering documents and providing additional legal support functions.
• Prepares such legal documents as briefs, summaries, and responses to interrogatories by interviewing relevant parties, reviewing and analyzing facts and points of law, and drafting documents for review and approval by legal counsel.
• Assist with responds to media records requests, and subpoenas. Researches and analyzes law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, opinions, determinations and rulings in order to prepare legal digests detailing the points of law involved
• Work in a team environment in collecting documents and other materials in response to public record requests sent to the Massachusetts State Police.

'',''!*!First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, paraprofessional experience in legal research or legal assistant work, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. An Associate''s or higher degree with a major in paralegal studies may be substituted for the required experience.

II. Completion of one year of study at a recognized, degree-granting law school may be substituted for the required experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator''s License may be required.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

'',''!*!First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, paraprofessional experience in legal research or legal assistant work, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. An Associate''s or higher degree with a major in paralegal studies may be substituted for the required experience.

II. Completion of one year of study at a recognized, degree-granting law school may be substituted for the required experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator''s License may be required.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

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