Paralegal – Housing Affordability and Land Use

MASSAGO

. Provide paralegal and administrative support to the Housing Affordability and Land Use Unit .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $57,590 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in civil litigation support, land record analysis, and compliance with Massachusetts housing laws. Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills are essential for effective collaboration with municipalities and stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Civil Litigation ExperienceLand Record AnalysisMicrosoft Office SuiteWestlaw KnowledgeValid Massachusetts Driver's License

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Hard Skills

Civil LitigationLand Record AnalysisBuilding and Zoning Department SearchesMunicipal Records AnalysisProbate Court KnowledgeTax Department Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSelf-Starter

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteWestlaw

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Massachusetts Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Affordable HousingHousing ProductionLand UseNeighborhoods DivisionEquitable Work Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide paralegal and administrative support to the Housing Affordability and Land Use Unit
Support litigation breaking down barriers to the creation and preservation of affordable housing
Support efforts compelling compliance with Massachusetts laws promoting new housing production and preservation of existing units and affordability restrictions
Help protect Commonwealth land and the public’s interest in private lands
Work within the Neighborhoods, Housing, and Land Division
Work with municipalities to renew severely distressed properties and create safe, habitable homes
Travel to courts, client and opposing party locations, and law offices as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Prior civil litigation experience preferred
Ability to identify, search, and analyze land records relating to title of real property preferred
Ability to incorporate searches of relevant building and zoning departments, municipal records, probate and land courts, and tax departments preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Working knowledge of Westlaw preferred
Valid Massachusetts driver's license required
Ability to travel to various courts, client and opposing party locations, and law offices as needed
Connection to the people and communities served
Interest in supporting a respectful, diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work model with some remote workdays for most positions
Accommodation assistance for applicants with disabilities