Paralegal

Paralegal - (2600068T)

Primary responsibilities of the Paralegal include providing support to Assistant District Attorneys, law enforcement investigators and the State Police assigned to the NDAO by assisting with case-related matters from the initial investigations through to trials.

• Assist in case preparation, pretrial and trial preparation, both in and outside the courtroom
• Compile and analyze case documents such as 911 tapes, booking and incident reports, penitentiary packets, financial records, certified prior convictions, medical records, cellular and landline phone records, and drug certifications
• Process discovery
• Consult with parties, experts, and witnesses
• Develop and follow research trails using internal and external tools and databases
• Manage case files
• Assemble trial exhibits
• Review legal forms for accuracy
• Photocopy and collate case related documents
• Other duties as assigned

The Paralegal will also perform other duties at any court location as may be assigned to him/her by the

District Attorney, the First Assistant District Attorneys or Chief of the District Courts.

• Associates or higher degree with a major in paralegal studies or an Associates or higher degree with a paralegal certificate.
• Previous paralegal experience, especially as a litigation paralegal
• Strong computer skills and the ability to use and adapt to a variety of software programs
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• The ability to perform general legal research
• Knowledge of legal terminology and principles
• Self-starter, with proven ability to work independently and as part of a team with the ability to multi-task in a high volume, fast paced environment
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and workplace etiquette
• Excellent organizational skills, project completion skills with a strong attention to detail
• A sincere interest in the public sector, the work of the NDAO, an overall understanding of the Criminal Justice System and the role of the prosecution
• The sensitive and confidential nature of our work requires strong personal character, integrity, judgment, maturity, and the ability to maintain confidentiality

Official Title: Paralegal

: United States-Massachusetts-Canton - 45 Shawmut Road

: Legal Services

: Norfolk DA

: Full-time

: Day

: Sep 14, 2026, 8:15:50 PM

: 1

: 48,000.00 - 60,000.00 Yearly

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