Paralegal Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

** IMMEDIATE need for a Temporary Legal Assistant/Paralegal **

3 Month Assignment

Must have 2 years of litigation experience

Seeking Paralegal candidate with law firm experience to assist with court filings, registry recordings, services of process and publications, discovery, including 9A packages, management of attorney calendars and other general administrative/ office management support, as needed for 3 litigation attorneys.

Must be fully competent with Microsoft operating systems (Word, Outlook etc.) and strong attention to detail. 100% onsite. Downtown Boston. Full-time

Job duties include:

• Manage calendars for 3 litigation attorneys and support the litigation process
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, court filings and correspondence
• Coordinate and effectuate service of process on party defendants
• Responsible for publication of legal notices
• Correspond with various courts, session clerks and court personnel

Required Skills/Experience:

• 2+ years of professional office experience in a law firm or legal setting
• Familiar with e-filing in Massachusetts Courts and recording with Registry of Deeds
• Experience with litigation, discovery, serving complaints, and Rule 9A packages
• Experience working with Sheriffs offices
• Strong computer skills, including the use of Microsoft 365, PDF editing software, and other law office software applications
• Excellent organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail required including ability to proofread documents

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

Law Firm or Legal Office: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Paralegal Certificate (Preferred)

Work Location: In person