Litigation Paralegal
$60,000–$75,000 year
HybridBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Manage multiple complex litigation matters simultaneously, assisting with trial preparation, logistics, case management, and client reporting. Draft initial drafts of pre-trial motions and other pleadings while reviewing discovery documents such as medical and sales records. Compose case assessments for attorney review and provide detailed assessments on case filings. Attend trials and assist the trial team with all related matters. Maintain contemporaneous accounting and submit personal billable time. Requires 5+ years of general litigation experience, a Bachelor's degree, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, Westlaw, and PACER. Full-time role in Boston with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
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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