Paralegal

About the Office of the Massachusetts State Treasurer and Receiver General (“Treasury”)

Our mission is to manage and safeguard the State's public deposits and investments through sound business practices for the exclusive benefits of our citizens, and perform these duties with integrity, excellence, and leadership. Additionally, we strive to provide economic opportunity, stability, and security for every Massachusetts resident.

We are committed to excellence in recruiting, hiring, and retaining diverse and qualified individuals. We value the culture of diversity and professionalism in the workplace and strongly believe that our workforce should reflect our community.

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Purpose of the Job:

• To provide legal services and assistance as needed to the Treasury and Legal Department

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Serve as liaison between Treasury and public administrators.
• Manage, review, and monitor compliance of all filings by public administrators
• Ensure that public administration cases are processed on a timely basis
• Prepare an annual report regarding the status of public administrations
• Ensure that monies escheated to the Commonwealth as a result of public administration cases are processed properly through the Unclaimed Property Division of the Treasury
• When requested, initiate legal review of Unclaimed Property claims for validity and problem resolution
• Assist the Legal Department in responding to subpoenas or public records requests
• Assist the Legal Department with the investigation and preparation of Section 15 cases
• Draft, edit, and manage documents including policies, contracts, and legal memorandums
• Gather documentation and information from State and Federal court systems and law enforcement agencies
• Assist Hearing Officer with any needs as requested, including preparing hearing-related documents
• Assist attorneys with pending hearings and litigation as requested
• Assist attorneys with process for promulgating Treasury-related regulations
• Prepare files and update as necessary

Other Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Perform any other related legal tasks as required
• Serve as liaison between Treasury Legal Department and other departments of the Treasury to resolve legal issues when required
• Participate in professional development programs and bar association programs

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; work independently
• Excellent research and organizational skills
• Proficiency in LexisNexis, Westlaw, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Education and Experience:

• B.A. or B.S. from accredited