Litigation Paralegal

jacksonlewis; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

FSA/HSA

Job summary

Jackson Lewis P.C. in Boston seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys handling complex civil litigation across state, federal, and administrative venues. The role emphasizes strong organizational skills, multitasking across matters, and firm-based experience.

The candidate should have 5+ years in litigation defense, preferably employment law, and be proficient with Windows, Word, Outlook, Excel, and e-discovery tools such as Relativity. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred. Other education and work experience considered.
• 5 years minimum litigation defense experience in a law firm setting, preferably in employment law but not mandatory.
• Experience in civil defense work; employment law background preferred.
• Solid understanding of state and federal rules of civil procedure.
• Proficiency in Windows environment, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Experience with e-discovery platforms including Relativity is a plus.
• Experience with document management systems; NetDocuments familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of civil litigation cases with proactive tracking and deadlines.
• Draft initial pleadings for federal, state, and administrative matters.
• Prepare initial discovery documents for federal, state, and administrative proceedings.
• Draft discovery requests to plaintiff and coordinate with witnesses and clients.
• Coordinate with e-discovery team on large-scale productions and use Relativity.
• Support trial and arbitration preparation, including exhibit management.
• Conduct cite-checking and Shepardizing; perform legal research as required.

Skills

MS Word/Outlook/Excel

Civil procedure knowledge

Law firm experience

e-discovery (Relativity)

Billing/timekeeping software

NetDocuments

Intapp

Legal research (Lexis/PACER)

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Relativity

Lexis

PACER

NetDocuments

Intapp

Job description

Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.'s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients' goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee.

The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms".

Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.'s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable and share our clients' goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee.

The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms".

Job Summary

Our Boston Office is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys handling complex civil litigation in state, federal and administrative venues. This role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously, and experience in a law firm environment.

Essential Functions

• Manage all aspects of civil litigation cases, including proactive tracking of case progress and strict attention to deadlines.
• Draft initial versions of a variety of pleadings for matters in federal, state, and administrative forums.
• Prepare initial discovery documents for federal, state, and administrative proceedings.
• Draft initial discovery requests to plaintiff.
• Create detailed chronologies and timelines to highlight key events in case.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients to gather materials necessary for discovery responses, motion practice, depositions, and other litigation tasks.
• Identify, organize and prepare documents for production, including applying Bates numbering, performing redactions, and maintaining production and privilege logs.
• Coordinate with the e-discovery team on large-scale document productions and use Relativity or similar software as needed.
• Assist in witness interviews and prepare concise interview summaries.
• Prepare deposition documents and subpoenas in compliance with state and federal requirements, monitor responses, coordinate third‑party records production, and develop deposition outlines and summaries.
• Support trial and arbitration preparation, including organizing and managing trial exhibits, preparing initial drafts of witness and exhibit lists, and providing additional trial‑related assistance as needed.
• Conduct cite‑checking and Shepardizing as needed.
• Perform legal research using tools such as Lexis and PACER as required.
• Conduct background, litigation and social media searches as required.

Qualifications/Skills Required

• Proficiency in the Windows environment, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Solid understanding of state and federal rules of civil procedure.
• Law firm experience in civil defense work; employment law background preferred.
• Familiarity with insurance carrier guidelines is a plus.
• Experience using timekeeping and billing software; knowledge of Intapp is a plus.
• Experience with document management systems required; familiarity with NetDocuments is a plus.
• Experience in e‑discovery platforms including Relativity is a plus.
• Experience with trial/mediation/arbitration preparation, class actions, and wage and hour matters is a plus.
• Proven track record of meeting billable hour targets.
• Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to apply confidentiality, sound judgment, professionalism, and strong teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively toward delivering outstanding client service.

Educational/Professional Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is strongly preferred. Other education and work experience considered.
• 5 years minimum litigation defense experience in a law firm setting, preferably in employment law but not mandatory.

For Massachusetts, the expected salary range for this position is between $38 and $52. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Jackson Lewis offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account
• Firm-pai