Litigation Paralegal/Intake Coordinator

Join a respected boutique civil litigation firm committed to thoughtful advocacy and personalized client service.

About Us

Tanowitz Law Office, P.C. is a well-established boutique law firm in Newton, Massachusetts providing high-quality legal counsel to both businesses and consumers. Our practice focuses on construction disputes, contractor, engineer and architect contract drafting and review, and civil litigation involving business disputes, consumer protection, real estate issues, landlord/tenant issues and condominiums. We work closely with our clients to deliver practical solutions — whether through negotiation, arbitration, or litigation in state and federal courts throughout Massachusetts

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented person to be a Civil Litigation Paralegal and to do intake for prospective clients to support our litigation team. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of hands-on paralegal experience in civil litigation matters, great telephone skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to take initiative in a fast-paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, organize, and file legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and correspondence.
• Manage case files and maintain document filing systems (both electronic and physical).
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including exhibits, witness lists, and trial binders.
• Coordinate and prepare discovery (interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admissions).
• Conduct legal research and summarize findings for attorney review.
• Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors in a professional manner.
• Track deadlines and ensure compliance with court rules and procedures.
• Answer phones and respond to emails from potential clients.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of civil litigation experience
• Familiarity with Massachusetts court systems and e-filing procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal practice management software.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to multitask, and maintain confidentiality.
• Good telephone skills, as well as willingness and ability to speak with strangers over the phone and via email.

What We Offer

• Collaborative, professional work environment.
• Opportunities to take on meaningful responsibilities.
• Exposure to diverse civil litigation matters.
• Competitive compensation and benefits (commensurate with experience).

This is a position which requires five days a week in the office. We are T accessible (D line). We are unable to offer relocation expenses at this time. NO recruiters, please.

• Commute to this job’s location
• 2+ years of Legal Services experience
• Working in an onsite setting