Litigation Legal Assistant — Growth & E-Filing

Burns & Farrey; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k)

Health insurance (100% employer-paid)

Dental & Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Federal holidays

Unlimited sick time

Growth-focused culture

Job summary

Burns & Farrey, P.C. is seeking a legal assistant/paralegal to support a fast-moving civil litigation practice in our Boston or Marlborough offices.

You will assist attorneys with motions, pleadings, and correspondence, and help manage case calendars and deadlines. Ideal candidates have 1+ year of legal assistant/paralegal experience, strong tech skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Zoom), and live within commuting distance of Boston or Marlborough, MA.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal
• Experience in civil litigation/defense
• Experience with electronic filing in state and federal courts
• Experience drafting legal documents such as motions, pleadings, and memoranda
• Strong computer/technology skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Zoom
• Ability to change pace quickly while remaining organized and detail-oriented
• Team-oriented mentality and collaboration
• Must live within commuting distance of Marlborough, MA or Boston, MA

Responsibilities

• Support civil litigation practice in preparing motions, pleadings and correspondence.
• Assist with E-Filing in state and federal courts.
• Maintain case calendaring and deadline tracking.

Skills

Legal assistant/paralegal experience

Civil litigation/defense experience

Electronic filing (state & federal)

Drafting legal documents (motions, etc

Education

No specific degree required

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Zoom

Job description

Burns & Farrey, P.C. is seeking a legal assistant/paralegal to support a fast-moving civil litigation practice in our Boston or Marlborough offices.

You will assist attorneys with motions, pleadings, and correspondence, and help manage case calendars and deadlines. Ideal candidates have 1+ year of legal assistant/paralegal experience, strong tech skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Zoom), and live within commuting distance of Boston or Marlborough, MA.