District Court Paralegal

Job overview

The District Court Paralegal role is based in Salem, MA, with possible assignments in Peabody, Lynn, Newburyport, Gloucester, Haverhill, or Lawrence. Compensation is not specified. The Essex District Attorney’s Office supports prosecution-related work in the public sector. Working under the District Court Assistant District Attorney Supervisor, the paralegal supports case matters from initial investigations through trial. The role organizes and analyzes case materials, manages files and discovery, and assists attorneys and law enforcement personnel with preparation and courtroom-related work.

What you'll do

• Assist with case, pretrial, and trial preparation
• compile and analyze case documents
• process discovery
• consult with parties, experts, and witnesses
• conduct research using internal and external tools
• manage case files
• assemble trial exhibits
• review legal forms
• photocopy and collate case documents
• complete required ethics training and maintain confidentiality.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

district court paralegal

salem ma

peabody ma

lynn ma

essex district attorney's office

full-time

case preparation

discovery

trial exhibits

legal research

public sector

37.5-hour workweek

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• State benefit package for full-time positions, including health, life, disability, dental and vision insurance
• retirement plans
• vacation, personal, and sick leave.

Why this role

An associate or higher degree in paralegal studies and/or prior paralegal experience is preferred. The posting lists a 37.5-hour workweek, normally 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and state benefits for full-time positions.

About the employer

Essex District Attorney's Office is hiring for this role. Industry: Legal Counsel and Prosecution. Sector: 92.