Attention applicants:  Do not apply for this position via the MassCareers website.  Your application will not be received. 

To apply, follow the link below to the Attorney General’s Office direct application page.

www.mass.gov/ago/employment.

PARALEGAL

WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS REGIONAL OFFICE

(Springfield)

The Attorney General’s Office is looking for a highly motivated individual to provide paralegal and administrative support to its Western Massachusetts Regional Office (WMAS) located in Springfield, MA.

WMAS staff handle legal matters from various areas of the Attorney General’s Office (AGO), including the Criminal, Energy & Environmental, Government, Health Care & Fair Competition, and Public Protection & Advocacy Bureaus. The WMAS Office also provides on-site assistance to residents with civil rights, consumer, and labor issues, and serves as a regional hub for the implementation of AGO-wide priorities that involve community outreach, education, and policy initiatives.

Primary Duties: The Paralegal provides day-to-day paralegal and administrative support to attorneys across multiple divisions including the Gaming Enforcement Division, Human Trafficking Division, and Neighborhood Renewal Division, with supplemental support to the False Claims Division. Division assignments may change based on the needs of the Office.

Position Type:  Full-Time/Exempt. Our current hybrid model includes some remote workdays for most positions.

Salary: $55,375

To apply for this position:  Please visit the Employment and Recruitment Portal of the Attorney General’s Office at BambooHR and 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 May 19, 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:

Samantha Ross, Managing Administrative Assistant

Western MA Regional Office, Springfield

(413) 523-7711

Position Requirements: 

 ·         Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of related education and/or experience, required.

·         Commitment to working in the public interest.

·         Demonstrated interest, and understanding of, the sensitive nature of working on investigations involving organized and public corruption crimes.

·         Effective verbal and written communication skills with a high level of professionalism.

·         Analytical skills, sound judgement, and excellent attention to detail.

·         Proficiency with technology, computers, and Microsoft Office programs.

·         Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, or other languages, the ability to translate spoken and written words, and experience working with immigrant communities is preferred.

·         Ability to travel across the Commonwealth, including weekly travel to Boston Office and Springfield District Court.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a connection to the people and communities we serve and an interest in supporting a respectful, diverse, equitable, 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.