Litigation Paralegal

Johnleonard; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JOHNLEONARD is a leading international law firm seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support its Insurance Coverage practice in Boston, MA, or Washington, DC. The role involves preparing complex legal documents, performing research, coordinating discovery, and assisting attorneys throughout litigation.

The ideal candidate will have 3 years of paralegal experience, strong knowledge of court rules, and excellent organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3 years of litigation paralegal experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.
• Paralegal certificate or relevant certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local court rules.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, legal technology, filing systems, and online research databases.
• Strong written and verbal communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a high-volume legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of federal, state, and local court rules and communicate relevant updates to the team.
• Conduct legal research and analyze case law, statutes, regulations, and other legal materials.
• Prepare and review legal documents, correspondence, memoranda, and case reports.
• Coordinate litigation support, including discovery, document review, trial preparation, and case organization.
• Create and maintain virtual document repositories and coordinate document management with clients.
• Assist attorneys with trials, client meetings, hearings, and other litigation proceedings.
• Perform cite checking and Bluebook citation formatting.
• Prepare routine court filings and electronic filings (e-filing) and communicate with courts, agencies, and tribunals as needed.
• Use legal technology, research databases, and Microsoft Office to support case management and workflow efficiency.
• Help train other paralegals, support team initiatives, and complete special projects as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Court rules

Communication

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Paralegal certificate

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic filing systems

Online research databases

Legal technology

Job description

THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION. APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO COMMUTE TO THE OFFICE IN PERSON 4 DAYS PER WEEK.

Location: Boston, MA or Washington, DC

Salary Range: $88K-$120K

Schedule: Full-time | Monday-Friday

Required: 3 years of 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

An International law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support its Insurance Coverage practice in Boston, MA, or Washington, DC. This role involves preparing complex legal documents, conducting legal research, coordinating discovery, and supporting attorneys throughout litigation. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of court rules, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a collaborative legal environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• 3 years of litigation paralegal experience
• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred
• Paralegal certificate or relevant professional certification preferred
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local court rules, legal research, and litigation procedures
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, legal technology, electronic filing systems, and online research databases
• Strong written and verbal communication, analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a high‑volume legal environment
• Ability to collaborate effectively, exercise sound judgment, and communicate professionally with attorneys, colleagues, clients, and external partners
• Flexibility to work overtime or travel on short notice when needed
• Ability to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation

Key Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of federal, state, and local court rules and communicate relevant updates to the team
• Conduct legal research and analyze case law, statutes, regulations, and other legal materials
• Prepare and review legal documents, correspondence, memoranda, and case reports
• Coordinate litigation support, including discovery, document review, trial preparation, and case organization
• Create and maintain virtual document repositories and coordinate document management with clients
• Assist attorneys with trials, client meetings, hearings, and other litigation proceedings
• Perform cite checking and Bluebook citation formatting
• Prepare routine court filings and electronic filings (e‑filling) and communicate with courts, agencies, and tribunals as needed
• Use legal technology, research databases, and Microsoft Office to support case management and workflow efficiency
• Help train other paralegals, support team initiatives, and complete special projects as assigned

JOHNLEONARD 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.