Litigation Legal Assistant — Dynamic, Growth-Focused Role

Verrill Dana LLP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Verrill Dana LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant to join its Litigation Practice Group in Boston, MA. This full-time, hourly role supports attorneys with drafting, filing, docketing, and trial preparation in a fast-paced environment.

You will manage calendars, coordinate discovery, prepare exhibits, and assist with billing and time-entry. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential to succeed in this collaborative team.

Qualifications

• This role requires experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant or similar litigation support role in a law firm.
• Knowledge of state and federal court procedures and electronic filing systems, with ability to prepare and submit filings.
• Familiarity with Massachusetts Superior Court Rule 9A procedures and related filing deadlines.
• Strong accuracy in drafting, formatting, proofreading, and finalizing pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery documents.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and communication skills for fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Typing, transcribing, revising, formatting, proofreading, and filing pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and correspondence.
• Performing electronic court filings (eFiling) and maintaining docketing systems.
• Coordinating calendars, deadlines, and critical dates; coordinating discovery and deposition prep.
• Supporting trial preparation, including exhibits and witness materials; coordinating depositions and hearings.
• Organizing case files, managing client communications, and handling billing and time-entry processes.
• Conducting general research and responding promptly to attorneys, clients, and colleagues.

Skills

Typing

eFiling

Calendar management

Litigation support

Microsoft 365

Tools

eFiling systems

Docketing systems

Billing systems

Document management

Job description

Verrill Dana LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant to join its Litigation Practice Group in Boston, MA. This full-time, hourly role supports attorneys with drafting, filing, docketing, and trial preparation in a fast-paced environment.

You will manage calendars, coordinate discovery, prepare exhibits, and assist with billing and time-entry. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential to succeed in this collaborative team.