Litigation Paralegal

Johnleonard; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Job summary

John Leonard is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its Boston office, supporting trial attorneys on sophisticated civil litigation matters from inception through trial. The role requires 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience, familiarity with asbestos-related matters, and strong MS Office, Westlaw, PACER, and File & Serve Xpress skills.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship; this position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Experience in civil litigation and/or general liability defense litigation preferred.
• Experience with asbestos litigation, toxic tort, product liability, or complex litigation a plus.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Experience with Westlaw, PACER, and File & Serve Xpress preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, prioritize deadlines, and work in a high-volume litigation environment.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership while collaborating with a legal team.
• Strong attention to detail, dependability, and professional judgment.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple complex litigation matters simultaneously.
• Play a substantive role in case management, litigation strategy, discovery, and trial preparation.
• Assist with trial preparation and courtroom support, including trial logistics.
• Monitor case filings and provide detailed assessments to attorneys.
• Draft and assist with pre-trial motions, dispositive motions, motions in limine, and other pleadings.
• Review, organize, and evaluate discovery documents, including medical, employment, sales, and other case records.
• Prepare case assessments and evaluations for review by associates and partners.
• Assist with client reporting, communication, expert retention, and case administration.
• Maintain accurate and timely billable time records.
• Attend trials and provide hands-on support to the trial team.
• Communicate effectively with attorneys, paralegals, legal administrative professionals, clients, experts, and other parties.

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

Civil litigation

General liability defense litigation

Microsoft Office

Westlaw

PACER

File & Serve Xpress

Legal research & writing

Case management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Westlaw

PACER

File & Serve Xpress

Job description

Salary Range: $70K-$85K | Bonus eligible

Required: Demonstrated litigation paralegal experience

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.

About the Opportunity

A national litigation law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its Boston office. This position offers the opportunity to take on substantive responsibility while working alongside experienced trial attorneys on sophisticated civil litigation matters from case inception through trial.

The firm handles complex matters involving toxic tort, product liability, general liability, commercial litigation, and other civil litigation. The ideal candidate is knowledgeable, highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of litigation support responsibilities in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment. Asbestos litigation experience is a plus.

Qualifications & Skills

• 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience
• Experience in civil litigation and/or general liability defense litigation preferred
• Experience with asbestos litigation, toxic tort, product liability, or complex litigation is a plus
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Experience with Westlaw, PACER, and/or File & Serve Xpress preferred
• Strong legal research, writing, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters, prioritize competing deadlines, and work effectively in a high-volume litigation environment
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities while contributing to a collaborative legal team
• Strong attention to detail, dependability, and professional judgment

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple complex litigation matters simultaneously
• Play a substantive role in case management, litigation strategy, discovery, and trial preparation
• Assist with all aspects of trial preparation and courtroom support, including trial logistics
• Monitor case filings and provide detailed assessments to attorneys
• Draft and assist with pre-trial motions, dispositive motions, motions in limine, and other pleadings
• Review, organize, and evaluate discovery documents, including medical, employment, sales, and other case records
• Prepare case assessments and evaluations for review by associates and partners
• Assist with client reporting, communication, expert retention, and case administration
• Maintain accurate and timely billable time records
• Attend trials and provide hands-on support to the trial team
• Communicate effectively with attorneys, paralegals, legal administrative professionals, clients, experts, and other parties

Founded in 1969, John Leonard, a woman-owned business, is the premier staffing choice in Boston and beyond. We provide Temporary/Contract, Direct Hire, Temp-to-Hire, and Payroll services as part of our comprehensive service offerings.

John Leonard is an equal opportunity employer committed to representation, belonging, and accessibility in the workplace. All applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.