Commonwealth of Massachusetts · 20 hours ago
Paralegal Specialist
United States-Massachusetts-Boston - 15 New Chardon Street
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$66K/yr - $66K/yr
2+ years expThe Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking a Paralegal Specialist to join the Executive Office of Veterans Services (EOVS). The role involves assisting the legal department with case management, hearing preparation, and various legal tasks to support veterans and their benefits.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Work closely with EOVS legal staff by assisting in case management, hearing preparation, and legal research
Assist with the management of Chapter 115 appeal hearings upon filing to determine legal validity of the claim
Work closely with management and administrative staff concerning intake, scheduling, and disposition of appeals
Respond to inquiries from appellants, attorneys, and others to provide information concerning appeals
Remain current on relevant changes to federal and state case law, statutes, regulations, and legal and policy issues
Assist in any/all post hearing filings. Responsible for issuing provider proposed and final decisions and all member appeals
Responsible for redaction of all decisions (both provider and member appeals) before saving to public drive
Responsible for assessing legal documents; preparing cases for administrative hearings; analyzing proposed legislation; respond to inquiries concerning formal interpretation of agency laws, rules and regulations, and perform related work as required
Draft legal documents as requested by EOVS legal staff
Assist agency counsel with preparing responses to public information requests and projects as assigned
Assist agency counsel with providing support to state boards and councils including notification on scheduling as needed
Respond to inquiries from external entities regarding the application of agency laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
Review legal documents, prepare cases for administrative hearing, analyze proposed legislation, respond to inquiries concerning formal interpretation of agency laws, rules, and regulations, and perform other related duties as directed by the General Counsel
Draft dismissals of appeals that fail to evidence authorization that include factual and legal basis for dismissal
Assist agency counsel with other aspects of EOVS operations including procurement, labor, employment, public records, and administrative matters
Perform any board-related tasks and projects at the request of the General Counsel
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of state law governing administrative hearings
Knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures, specifications, standards and guidelines governing agency operations
Knowledge of the principles and practices of records management
Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of legal data, to draw conclusions and to offer recommendations
Ability to gather information whether by questioning/observing individuals or by examining records or documents
Working knowledge of reference and related sources available for legal research (Westlaw, Lexis/Nexis)
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
An Associate's or higher degree with a major in paralegal studies may be substituted for the required experience
Completion of one year of study at a recognized, degree-granting law school may be substituted for the required experience
Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's License may be required
Preferred
The work of, and law governing, state agencies, including commissions
The state Administrative Procedure Law, Public Records Law, Open Meeting Law, and Conflict of Interest Law
Handling confidential information in accordance with privacy and security protocols, and with discretion
Legal research and writing
Litigation and other adjudicatory matters
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits
Company
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a government administration.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$20.84MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-10-29Grant· $20.84M
Leadership Team
David J. Kelly
CEO/President
Mary-Louise White
CEO
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