Employment & Labor Litigation Paralegal

Jackson Lewis P.C.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Paid holidays and vacation

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Jackson Lewis P.C. in Boston seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys handling complex civil litigation in state, federal and administrative venues. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple cases are essential for success in a law-firm environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and at least 5 years of litigation defense experience; employment law background is a plus. Competitive benefits provided in a collegial team setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of litigation defense experience in a law firm.
• Employment law background is a plus but not mandatory.
• Familiarity with e-discovery platforms is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of civil litigation cases and deadlines.
• Draft initial pleadings for federal, state and administrative forums.
• Prepare discovery documents and requests for production.
• Coordinate with e‑discovery team on large productions.
• Assist in witness interviews and deposition preparation.
• Support trial and arbitration preparation with exhibits and lists.

Skills

MS Office

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Degree preferred

Tools

Relativity

NetDocuments

Intapp

PACER

Lexis/Nexis

Job description

Jackson Lewis P.C. in Boston seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys handling complex civil litigation in state, federal and administrative venues. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple cases are essential for success in a law-firm environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and at least 5 years of litigation defense experience; employment law background is a plus. Competitive benefits provided in a collegial team setting.