Litigation Paralegal

Hassett | Donnelly; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A law firm in Boston is seeking a full-time paralegal. The successful candidate will have 5+ years of litigation experience and will assist in trial preparation, document review, and legal research. The role requires excellent organizational skills and a bachelor's degree is preferred. The firm offers a supportive environment for attorneys and career development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience required.
• Trial experience in state and federal courts needed.
• Experience in eDiscovery required.

Responsibilities

• Review a high volume of documents and assist in document productions.
• Prepare for trial by producing and organizing exhibits.
• Conduct legal research using various tools.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to multitask

Knowledge of legal terminology

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an energetic, self-motivated and detail-oriented candidate for a full-time paralegal position in our Boston office.

Join Hassett | Donnelly's diversified insurance defense litigation practice with offices throughout New England and New York. We offer a supportive, creative environment that enables our attorneys to respond with effective and innovative solutions to client challenges.

Responsibilities

• Litigation Paralegal may review a high volume of documents and assist in document productions and discovery


• Prepares for trial by producing, compiling, organizing, and indexing various evidentiary exhibits; marks and identifies trial exhibits and drafts a list of exhibits to be offered at trial


• May perform a range of tasks including, but not limited to the preparation of medical chronologies, narrative summaries, charts, tables, graphs, or other visual aids to be used at motion hearings and trials.


• Support attorneys with litigation process


• Conduct research and gather information using general and legal research tools


• File pleadings, motions and other documents

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred


• 5+ years of litigation experience


• Trial experience in state and federal courts


• Experience in eDiscovery


• Excellent written and verbal skills


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail


• Demonstrated ability to multitask


• Knowledge of legal terminology and civil rules and procedures


• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment


• The desire to succeed, learn and to continue to develop and apply relevant experience on the job

Benefits

• 401(k)


• 401(k) matching


• Disability insurance


• Health insurance


• Paid time off

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Legal


• Industries: Law Practice


• Location: Boston, MA