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The Board of Registration in Medicine (BORIM) under the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking an experienced professional, who in the role of a Paralegal Specialist shall assists the General Counsel and other attorneys in carrying out their duties. The incumbent shall coordinate updates in the Board's licensing database, track spreadsheets and adjudicatory proceeding dockets, prepare and send correspondence; compile and transmit Board and committee meeting packets; record Board and committee meeting minutes, and assist with responses to subpoenas and public records. // /_Duties and Responsibilities (These duties and responsibilities are not all inclusive):_/ * //Assist in the assembly of Board’s Division of Law and Policy (DLP) team memos and supporting documents for board meeting packets. * Scan paper-based materials to facilitate access by teleworking attorneys. * Work on specific projects on an as needed basis. * Co-host Webex platform used for board meetings, facilitating appearances, and maintaining confidentiality of closed session. * Communicate board meeting session status. * Transmit documents to board and committee members via the secure file transfer protocol (SFTP). * Log malpractice paid claim reports in the Board’s licensing database and uploads documentation into OnBase and forwards malpractice paid claims that meet criteria under Board policy 19-04 to DRU counsel. * Notify physicians of changes to the physician’s public profile based on malpractice paid claims. * Add links into eLX to documents on board actions posted on board website so that they appear on physician profiles. * Provide back up for logging and triaging statutory reports during DRU counsel’s absence. * Update Board member webpages and BORIM website as directed. * Maintain an understanding of agency procedures and systems relevant to successful performance of job duties. * Maintain a courteous and professional demeanor while working under occasionally stressful working conditions. * Perform general legal support work. /_Required Qualifications:_/ * Familiarity with the laws, rules, policies and procedures, specifications, standards, and guidelines governing agency operations. * Understanding of the principles and practices of record management. * Knowledge of state law governing administrative hearings. * Familiarity with the types and availability of public or private organizations and sources for providing legal services. * Knowledge of the uses and types of agency forms, and use of general office equipment. * Ability to develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of agency procedures and systems relevant to successful performance of job duties. * Courteous, professional demeanor while working under occasionally stressful working conditions. // // // /_Preferred Qualifications:_/ * Ability to communicate effectively in oral expression. * Skill to deal tactfully with others. * Capacity to exercise discretion in handling confidential information. * Ability to maintain accurate records, * Talent to write concisely, express thoughts clearly and develop ideas in logical sequence. * Capacity to follow written and oral instructions and to exercise sound judgement. About the Board of Registration in Medicine: The Board of Registration in Medicine’s mission is to ensure that only qualified and competent physicians of good moral character are licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and that those physicians and health care institutions in which they practice provide to their patients a high standard of care, and support an environment that maximizes the high quality of health care in Massachusetts. Learn more about our work: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-in-medicine About the Department of Public Health: The mission of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is to prevent illness, injury, and premature death, to assure access to high quality public health and health care services, and to promote wellness and health equity for all people in the Commonwealth. We envision a Commonwealth in which all people enjoy optimal health. Massachusetts ranks among the healthiest of states according to comparative analyses, but we face numerous challenges, including chronic and infectious diseases, substance abuse, violence, preventable hospitalizations, and health disparities. DPH coordinates programs and policies to address specific diseases and conditions and offers services to address the needs of vulnerable populations. We also develop, implement, promote, and enforce regulations and policies to assure that the conditions under which people live are most conducive to health and enable people to make healthy choices for themselves and their families. We license health professionals, healthcare facilities and a variety of businesses that impact public health. We operate the state laboratory and four public health hospitals. We monitor health status and manage vital records including births, marriages and deaths. We educate people about public health issues and work closely with local boards of health and community partners to identify and solve public health problems. More information can be found at: MA Department of Public Health _Pre-Hire Process:_ A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website. If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the ADA Reasonable Accommodation Request Form. For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 Ext. #4 First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. * * MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: * Applicants must have at least(A)two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, paraprofessional experience in legal research or legal assistant work, or(B)any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below. Substitutions: I. An Associate's or higher degree with a major in paralegal studies may be substituted for the required experience. II. Completion of one year of study at a recognized, degree-granting law school may be substituted for the required experience. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's License may be required. _Comprehensive Benefits_ When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! *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. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. Job: Legal Services* *Organization: Department of Public Health *Title: *Paralegal Specialist Location: Massachusetts-Wakefield - 178 Albion Street Requisition ID: 24000551