Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Our client, a litigation law firm, is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute throughout the lifecycle of complex cases, working closely with attorneys in a collaborative, team-oriented setting. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, careful attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Location: Westwood, MA

Salary: $55,000 - $75,000 9DOE)

Schedule: In Office M-F (can be remote if sick, appointments, etc.)

Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation from case inception through trial and appeal.
• Draft, review, proofread, and cite-check legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and correspondence.
• Manage document production, review, and organization, including electronic discovery and database management.
• Conduct legal and factual research using online legal research platforms.
• Coordinate filings in federal and state courts nationwide, including electronic filing procedures.
• Assist with deposition preparation, witness files, exhibit organization, and trial preparation.
• Maintain case calendars and monitor litigation deadlines.
• Coordinate with clients, experts, vendors, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Prepare chronologies, summaries, and case management reports.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred
• 1 or more years of litigation paralegal experience preferred but can also be someone recently graduated with a political science/legal major.
• Experience with document review platforms and litigation support software is a plus
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Professional demeanor and strong client service skills