Litigation Paralegal
$60,000–$75,000 year
HybridBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Manage multiple complex litigation matters simultaneously, assisting with trial preparation, logistics, and client reporting. Draft pre-trial motions and motions in limine while reviewing discovery documents including medical and employment records. Compose case assessments for attorney review and conduct contemporaneous accounting of billable time. Attend trials to support the trial team with all related matters. This role requires 5+ years of general litigation experience and proficiency in Westlaw, PACER, and Microsoft Office. Candidates must demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. MG+M is a nationally renowned litigation firm focusing on toxic tort, product liability, and commercial litigation, offering a hybrid work environment and comprehensive benefits.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years' general litigation experience
- Bachelor's Degree
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel), Westlaw, PACER, and/or File & Serve Xpress
- Consistently arrive at work and meetings on time
- Ensure responsibilities are covered when absent
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to interface effectively with attorneys, other paralegals, and legal administrative assistants
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Work in a dynamic environment
- Respond promptly to attorney and client requests for service and assistance
- Meet commitments
- Follow instructions
- Complete tasks on time
- Work independently
- Commit to the hours necessary to meet deadlines
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Highly organized
- Strong attention to detail
- Self-motivated
- Capable of independent work
- Professional in interactions with a wide variety of individuals
- Skilled in prioritizing and managing multiple tasks
- Consistently punctual
- Excellent attendance
- Flexible
- Willing to assist wherever needed
- Demonstrates understanding of and adherence to firm policies and procedures
- Comfortable working in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment with shifting priorities
- Strong problem-solving skills
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in Civil Litigation
- Experience in General Liability defense litigation
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