Paralegal III - Litigation and Public Records

Unit: Exempt

Department: Legal

Grade: 8

Salary Range: $62,307.14 - $72,106.17

Posting Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Application Deadline: Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Application Procedure: Please submit a cover letter and resume detailing your qualification. No phone calls or letters. Submit your resume, cover letter, and any additional materials to jobs@bostonhousing.org. Deadline: Wednesday, October 28, 2026.  Please be sure to identify the position you are applying for.

General Description:
ABOUT THE JOB:
Reporting to the General Counsel or his/her designee, the candidate assists BHA’s attorneys with civil trial preparation tasks with particular focus on housing and landlord-tenant matters; fact investigations; legal research and writing; and attendance at court and other proceedings. The candidate responds to day-to-day inquiries from BHA staff, BHA tenants, and outside and opposing counsel with regard to BHA litigation matters; and assists with Legal Department sponsored training of BHA non-legal staff as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepares housing and landlord-tenant cases for litigation or other proceedings by: compiling all necessary case materials; drafting and responding to discovery, motions, briefs, and memoranda; compiling and preparing exhibits, preparing and submitting documents for hard-copy and electronic-filing with courts and administrative agencies; interviewing witnesses; researching issues of law; and investigating issues of fact. 
• As needed and in similar manner, prepares other civil litigation matters such as contract and construction disputes, discrimination claims, and real estate-related cases for litigation or other proceedings. 
• Assists BHA attorneys at court and administrative proceedings. 
• Represents the Legal Department at BHA internal meetings as directed.
• Communicates routinely with BHA personnel on the status of matters handled and responds to questions. 
• Uses database for recording activities and actions taken in each matter. Compiles statistics on matters from database or other sources.  Compiles and prepares reports on matters handled and related information.  Organizes and maintains files and records
• Prepares necessary materials for and communicates with BHA’s constable.
• Trains other legal and paralegal staff on how to compile a proper case file, the proper use of the case management system, and other office procedures.
• Reviews public records requests, coordinates with BHA staff to compile records, redacts records as needed, in consultation with the General Counsel or his/her designee determines whether records are public, and drafts and sends responses.
• Compiles and maintains records for real estate transactions.
• Perform other related duties as directed by the General Counsel or his/her designee

Minimum Qualifications & Experience: Paralegal degree from an accredited institution of higher learning, or the equivalent in the form of credits toward a law degree, or two years of practical experience working as a paralegal in a law office. Excellent written, computer research, oral communication and organizational skills. Paralegal experience in the field of litigation and/or in housing or landlord-tenant law is preferred.

BHA BENEFITS:
BHA’s generous benefits package includes 12 paid holidays, 5 personal days, 3 weeks of vacation, 3 weeks of paid sick leave, MBTA discount, participation in the City’s pension plan, and healthcare through the Commonwealth, and much more.

ABOUT US:
Boston Housing Authority (BHA) fosters sustainable communities by providing quality affordable housing, bringing stability, opportunity, and peace of mind to thousands of low and moderate-income families across Greater Boston and the City of Boston as a whole. As the largest provider of affordable housing in Boston, one of the most expensive cities in the country, BHA understands housing as a crucial platform for individual, household, and community stability. Through our public housing communities and rental assistance programs, BHA provides housing assistance and services to more than 62,000 low and moderate-income households, including families with children, older adults, and individuals with disabilities. As a housing authority, we recognize the historical role that residential segregation has played in the City of Boston. In all aspects of our operations, internally and externally, BHA is committed to breaking down the barriers to justice in housing and related fields that disproportionately impact the communities we serve.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:
BHA is a proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, and military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. To the greatest extent possible, it is the policy of BHA to give preference in employment to BHA public housing and leased housing residents, and to low-income persons.