Litigation Legal Assistant: Trial Prep & Filings

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

Job summary

Verrill in Boston, MA is seeking a Legal Assistant to support attorneys in our Litigation Practice Group. This full-time, hourly role entails drafting, filing, and managing pleadings, discovery materials, and correspondence, as well as eFiling and docket maintenance.

You will coordinate calendars, prepare trial materials, handle subpoenas, and assist with depositions, hearings, and trials while maintaining case files and client communications.

Qualifications

• Litigation support experience in a law firm setting.
• Experience supporting attorneys through all litigation stages.
• Knowledge of MA Superior Court Rule 9A procedures.
• Ability to prepare, organize, and file pleadings and motions.
• Strong calendar management and attorney scheduling.
• Proficient with MS 365: Word, Outlook, Excel.

Responsibilities

• Type, format, file pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery materials.
• Perform electronic court filings (eFiling) and docketing.
• Coordinate calendars and deadlines for cases.
• Coordinate discovery including document production and subpoenas.
• Assist trial preparation and exhibits.
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Organize and maintain case files and materials.
• Serve as a primary contact for clients and emails.
• Manage attorney calendars, travel, and expenses.
• Handle billing and time-entry processes.
• Conduct general legal research.
• Respond to attorneys and clients professionally.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Document management

Time entry systems

Legal tech platforms

Tools

eFiling systems

Docketing software

Job description

Verrill in Boston, MA is seeking a Legal Assistant to support attorneys in our Litigation Practice Group. This full-time, hourly role entails drafting, filing, and managing pleadings, discovery materials, and correspondence, as well as eFiling and docket maintenance.

You will coordinate calendars, prepare trial materials, handle subpoenas, and assist with depositions, hearings, and trials while maintaining case files and client communications.