Paralegal Specialist - Boston Legal
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston, MA, United States
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Job Description – Paralegal Specialist – Boston Legal (260002OI)
Overview The Department of Children and Families (DCF) seeks a highly organized, driven paralegal specialist with legal experience to assist the agency in meeting federal and state requirements of Title IV‑E and Title IV‑B of the Social Security Act.
Duties and Responsibilities
Work directly with external partners in local Probation and Registrar/Clerks’ Offices of the Juvenile and Probate and Family Court to track and obtain required legal documents, indigency intake applications and verifications, ensuring compliance with state and federal mandates.
Assist peer administrative support staff, paralegals, lawyers, and legal managers by obtaining and sending all required legal documentation and indigency information to support federal reimbursements under Title IV‑E for foster cases, adoptions, or kinship guardianships in the Juvenile and Probate Courts.
Assist as needed in the Legal Office and Area Offices to maximize IV‑E revenue, including collecting necessary legal documentation, obtaining reports from Social Workers, and distributing them per court rules.
Maintain working relationships with Area Office legal staff, court personnel, department revenue unit, and revenue vendor to ensure timely processing and acquisition of required documentation.
Perform related duties such as developing case tracking systems, preparing correspondence, operating office machines, and filing documents in established systems and the agency’s case management system.
Assist the Office of General Counsel in modifying state plans under Title IV‑E and IV‑B and obtaining documents needed for audits.
Research and analyze legal sources (statutes, judicial decisions, opinions, etc.) to assist the agency in meeting obligations under Title IV‑E, IV‑B and other revenue sources.
Required Qualifications
Two (2) or more years’ experience as a paraprofessional, including experience in legal research.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and interact effectively with all stakeholders.
Capacity to exercise discretion while handling confidential information.
Knowledge and ability to read and understand legal documents such as decisions, briefs, opinions, and contracts.
Strong ability to write concisely and effectively, expressing thoughts clearly and developing ideas in logical sequence.
Ability to conduct interviews and identify and resolve problems as necessary and appropriate.
About the Department of Children and Families The DCF is committed to protecting children from abuse and neglect to ensure they can grow and thrive in a safe and nurturing environment. DCF’s vision is that all children have the right to grow up in a nurturing home, free from abuse and neglect, with access to food, shelter, clothing, health care and education. DCF works toward establishing the safety, permanence, and well‑being of the Commonwealth’s children by stabilizing and preserving families; providing quality temporary alternative care when necessary; safely reunifying families; and creating new families through kinship, guardianship, or adoption when appropriate.
To Apply Please upload both resume and cover letter. First consideration will be given to those who apply within the first 14 days.
Equal Opportunity Statement An Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
If you have Diversity, Aff. or EEO questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact the Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Jae Beal (Jae.beal2@mass.gov) – 857‑283‑7581.
Job Details
Agency: Department of Children & Families
Schedule: Full‑time
Shift: Day
Salary: $65,578.50 – $94,378.44 Yearly (subject to agreements and collective bargaining)
Location: Main – Boston, MA (Hybrid work schedule allowed)
Posting date: Apr 3, 2026
Number of openings: 1
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Job Description – Paralegal Specialist – Boston Legal (260002OI)
Overview The Department of Children and Families (DCF) seeks a highly organized, driven paralegal specialist with legal experience to assist the agency in meeting federal and state requirements of Title IV‑E and Title IV‑B of the Social Security Act.
Duties and Responsibilities
Work directly with external partners in local Probation and Registrar/Clerks’ Offices of the Juvenile and Probate and Family Court to track and obtain required legal documents, indigency intake applications and verifications, ensuring compliance with state and federal mandates.
Assist peer administrative support staff, paralegals, lawyers, and legal managers by obtaining and sending all required legal documentation and indigency information to support federal reimbursements under Title IV‑E for foster cases, adoptions, or kinship guardianships in the Juvenile and Probate Courts.
Assist as needed in the Legal Office and Area Offices to maximize IV‑E revenue, including collecting necessary legal documentation, obtaining reports from Social Workers, and distributing them per court rules.
Maintain working relationships with Area Office legal staff, court personnel, department revenue unit, and revenue vendor to ensure timely processing and acquisition of required documentation.
Perform related duties such as developing case tracking systems, preparing correspondence, operating office machines, and filing documents in established systems and the agency’s case management system.
Assist the Office of General Counsel in modifying state plans under Title IV‑E and IV‑B and obtaining documents needed for audits.
Research and analyze legal sources (statutes, judicial decisions, opinions, etc.) to assist the agency in meeting obligations under Title IV‑E, IV‑B and other revenue sources.
Required Qualifications
Two (2) or more years’ experience as a paraprofessional, including experience in legal research.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and interact effectively with all stakeholders.
Capacity to exercise discretion while handling confidential information.
Knowledge and ability to read and understand legal documents such as decisions, briefs, opinions, and contracts.
Strong ability to write concisely and effectively, expressing thoughts clearly and developing ideas in logical sequence.
Ability to conduct interviews and identify and resolve problems as necessary and appropriate.
About the Department of Children and Families The DCF is committed to protecting children from abuse and neglect to ensure they can grow and thrive in a safe and nurturing environment. DCF’s vision is that all children have the right to grow up in a nurturing home, free from abuse and neglect, with access to food, shelter, clothing, health care and education. DCF works toward establishing the safety, permanence, and well‑being of the Commonwealth’s children by stabilizing and preserving families; providing quality temporary alternative care when necessary; safely reunifying families; and creating new families through kinship, guardianship, or adoption when appropriate.
To Apply Please upload both resume and cover letter. First consideration will be given to those who apply within the first 14 days.
Equal Opportunity Statement An Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
If you have Diversity, Aff. or EEO questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact the Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Jae Beal (Jae.beal2@mass.gov) – 857‑283‑7581.
Job Details
Agency: Department of Children & Families
Schedule: Full‑time
Shift: Day
Salary: $65,578.50 – $94,378.44 Yearly (subject to agreements and collective bargaining)
Location: Main – Boston, MA (Hybrid work schedule allowed)
Posting date: Apr 3, 2026
Number of openings: 1
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