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    Fair Hearing Paralegal Specialist - Boston - Department of Children & Families

    Department of Children & Families
    Department of Children & Families Boston

    1 month ago

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    Job Title: Fair Hearing Paralegal Specialist

    The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is seeking a mission-driven individual with legal experience to fill this role. The selected candidate will assist the Fair Hearing Director, Supervisors, and Officers through the fair hearing process.

    Main Responsibilities:

    • Draft findings and rulings in accordance with DCF regulations and policies, ensuring analytically sound decisions in a clear and cogent manner within DCF time frames.
    • Review fair hearing cases to provide preliminary determinations regarding settlement disputes where appropriate.
    • Assist in resolving matters of discovery and other issues preliminary to the hearing.
    • Maintain complete and organized files of assigned cases.
    • Enter data into DCF's electronic records system concerning hearings assigned, heard, and decided as directed by supervisor.
    • Submit data for monthly activity reports, analyze Fair Hearing Data, and make recommendations for system changes.
    • Perform related duties such as preparing correspondence, operating office machines, and filing documents in an established system.
    • Maintain working relationships with staff within the Fair Hearing Unit, Office of the General Counsel, and Area Office Staff.
    • Research and analyze law sources to assist the agency in carrying out Fair Hearing Unit duties.
    • Travel to area offices as needed.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.
    • Capacity to interact effectively with people and communicate clearly in writing and orally.
    • Proven ability to write concisely and express thoughts logically.
    • Demonstrated ability to read and understand legal documents.
    • Ability to identify and resolve problems as necessary.

    Minimum Entrance Requirements:

    Applicants must have at least two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, paraprofessional experience in legal research or legal assistant work, or any equivalent combination of experience and education substitutions below.

    Substitutions:

    An Associate's degree with a major in paralegal studies may be substituted for required experience. Completion of one year of study at a recognized law school may also be substituted for required experience.

    Special Requirements:

    Possession of a current Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's License may be required based on assignment.

    Comprehensive Benefits:

    We offer an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add value to your compensation package. We support you, your loved ones, and your future through our comprehensive benefits.


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