Litigation Legal Assistant

The Nagler Group; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nagler Group in Boston, MA, seeks an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to provide high‑level administrative and litigation support in a busy practice. You will manage calendars, file pleadings, coordinate hearings, and assist with discovery, billing, and client communication, thriving under tight deadlines while maintaining confidentiality.

In this role you will handle trial preparation, document management, and collaboration with attorneys and external partners, ensuring accuracy and

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of litigation legal assistant experience.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, and e-filing in state and federal courts.
• Experience managing complex litigation calendars and multiple deadlines.
• Excellent drafting, proofreading, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with NetDocuments and PDF software preferred.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, scheduling orders, and case timelines.
• Prepare, proofread, and e-file pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents in state and federal courts.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files while ensuring compliance with court rules and filing requirements.
• Coordinate hearings, depositions, mediations, trials, and related logistics.
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit binders, witness materials, and case notebooks.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, experts, and vendors.
• Support billing, new matter intake, document management, and general administrative needs.

Skills

Litigation experience

Time management

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

NetDocuments

PDF software

Job description

Back Litigation Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant Boston , Massachusetts Perm 75000 Jul 31, 2026 $75000.00 - $90000.00

Litigation Legal Assistant
Boston, MA | Full-Time | Direct Hire
Pay: $75-90K depending on experience

Our client, a respected Boston law firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to provide high-level administrative and litigation support to their busy practice! This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys managing multiple active cases while working closely with attorneys and clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, scheduling orders, and case timelines.
• Prepare, proofread, and e‑file pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents in state and federal courts.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files while ensuring compliance with court rules and filing requirements.
• Coordinate hearings, depositions, mediations, trials, and related logistics.
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit binders, witness materials, and case notebooks.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, experts, and vendors.
• Support billing, new matter intake, document management, and general administrative needs.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of litigation legal assistant experience, preferably in civil or commercial litigation.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, and e‑filing in state and federal courts.
• Experience managing complex litigation calendars and multiple deadlines.
• Excellent drafting, proofreading, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with NetDocuments and PDF software preferred.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.