Civil Litigation Paralegal – In‑Office (Boston)

Freeman, Mathis & Gary; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

HSA/FSA

Work-life balance

Generous PTO

401K plan

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Year-end bonuses

Referral programs

Job summary

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP in Boston is seeking an experienced paralegal to join our team in a fast-paced civil litigation practice. The role requires taking ownership of cases, supporting attorneys in trial preparation, and managing deadlines with precision.

Candidates should have 3+ years of paralegal experience in a law firm, civil litigation background, proficiency with Word, PowerPoint and Excel, and familiarity with paperless files (iManage a plus).

Qualifications

• 3+ years paralegal experience in a law firm.
• Civil litigation experience required.
• Familiarity with web-based legal research.
• Experience with paperless files; iManage is a plus.
• Must pass background/drug screen.
• Bachelor’s degree and ABA-approved paralegal certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with the preparation of a civil case for trial.
• Discovery and records management.
• Summarize medical and employment records; create chronologies; summarize discovery responses; prepare meet and confer correspondence.
• Motion writing, including oppositions and discovery motions.
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Organize and prioritize numerous tasks with minimal supervision and attention to detail.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Civil litigation

Research skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

iManage

Job description

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP in Boston is seeking an experienced paralegal to join our team in a fast-paced civil litigation practice. The role requires taking ownership of cases, supporting attorneys in trial preparation, and managing deadlines with precision.

Candidates should have 3+ years of paralegal experience in a law firm, civil litigation background, proficiency with Word, PowerPoint and Excel, and familiarity with paperless files (iManage a plus).