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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 GOVERNMENT BUREAU CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT APPEAL BOARD (Boston or Regional Office) Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is looking for a highly motivated individual to join her team as a paralegal in the Contributory Retirement Appeal Board (CRAB). CRAB reviews appeals arising under G.L. c. 32, the retirement law applicable to public employees within the Commonwealth. The CRAB board consists of an Assistant Attorney General, who acts as the chair, and three additional members, including a designee of the Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission, a designee of the commissioner of public health, and an appointee of the governor. Cases are appealed to CRAB after initial consideration and decision by an administrative magistrate of the Division of Administrative Law Appeals (DALA), who holds an evidentiary hearing and makes findings of fact and rulings of law. CRAB conducts its review based on the record of proceedings before DALA. _Primary Duties_: The Paralegal will provide critical administrative and legal support to CRAB, including handling confidential materials, and helping to ensure the highest level of professional at CRAB. They will have frequent contact with party litigants, DALA representatives, and Assistant Attorneys General of the Constitutional and Administrative Law Division (CAdlaw). The Paralegal’s responsibilities are as follows: · Acknowledge all new CRAB appeals, log all party submissions into CRAB’s internal tracking system. · Receive and disseminate retirement decisions from DALA, mail and disseminate CRAB decisions and orders; circulate key documents to CRAB’s Chair and principal partners. · Maintain CRAB’s calendar of all deadlines and events, notify parties, and update case dockets accordingly. · Review party submissions for compliance with CRAB’s procedural standing orders and issue notices rejecting nonconforming submissions. · Organize case and research files, summarize documents, and assist the Chair in preparation for board meetings. · Draft various procedural and scheduling orders and notify parties of such orders. · Respond to inquiries from litigants and draft responses to party correspondence. · Compile records for filing in Superior Court, perform legal research, monitor legislation relating to the retirement laws, and respond to public records requests. · Perform other duties, as assigned. _Position Type_: Full-Time/Non-Exempt.Our current hybrid model includes some remote workdays for most positions. On in-office days, employees are required to report to one of our designated office locations, either in Boston or at a regional office. _Salary_: $55,375 __ _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 December 23, 2025, 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_: Sherrie Costa, Managing Administrative Assistant Government Bureau (617) 963-2071 · Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. · Experience as aparalegal and experience or interest in administrative law, preferred. · Effective organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks. · Excellent written and verbal communication skills. · Ability to understand legal information. · Comfortable working independently and as part of a team. · Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs and ability to learn case management software. · Abilityto buildandmaintainrelationshipswithstaffand communicaterespectfullywithmembersofthepublic. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a connection to the people and communities we serve and a commitment to 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* **Location:** *Massachusetts-Boston-1 Ashburton Place* **Requisition ID:** *25000845*