Litigation Paralegal - Complex Class Action

SIVAD Consulting; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SIVAD Consulting in Boston, MA seeks a Litigation Paralegal with 2-5 years of complex class action experience to support securities litigation teams.

You will manage e-discovery, perform cite checking and proofreading, and assist with factual research and filings in federal/state courts, while maintaining rigorous organization.

Candidates must have a true undergraduate degree, be in-office 3 days/week, and demonstrate strong writing and proofreading skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (not a paralegal-only degree)
• 2-5 years of litigation experience, preferably in securities or complex class actions
• Excellent writing, proofreading, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all phases of securities litigation, including cite checking, fact checking, and proofreading legal documents
• Conduct legal and factual research to help build the factual aspects of cases
• Manage document review and e-discovery using platforms like Relativity or Everlaw
• Assist with marketing duties including completing RFPs from government entities
• Coordinate and track complex motion filings in federal and state courts

Skills

Litigation support

Cite checking

Proofreading

Research

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Relativity

Everlaw

Job description

Litigation Paralegal – Complex Class Action (San Fran, CA or Boston, MA)

Salary: $90K to $120k

We are looking for a Litigation Paralegal with 2-5 years of experience to join one of the nation's top plaintiff securities litigation firms. You'll be an integral team member working on high-profile securities class actions, helping build the factual foundations of complex cases alongside talented attorneys in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

What will you be doing?

• Assisting attorneys in all phases of securities litigation, including cite checking, fact checking, and proofreading legal documents
• Conducting legal and factual research to help build the factual aspects of cases
• Managing document review and e-discovery using platforms like Relativity or Everlaw
• Assisting with marketing duties including completing RFPs (Requests for Proposals) from government entities
• Coordinating and tracking complex motion filings in federal and state courts

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required (not a paralegal-only degree — must have a true undergraduate degree)
• 2-5 years of litigation experience, preferably in securities, antitrust, or complex class actions (no family law or simple practice areas)
• Excellent writing, proofreading, and organizational skills — if you can't write and proofread, this isn't the role
• Must be willing to work in-office 3 days/week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday); no fully remote candidates
• Stable work history with no excessive job hopping; genuine interest in plaintiff-side work

Work experience

• Litigation paralegal experience at a complex litigation firm (securities, antitrust, or class action preferred; must be complex lit, not family law or simple PI)
• Experience with e-discovery platforms (Relativity, Everlaw, or similar document review tools)
• Proficient with Bluebook cite- checking rules
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Highly organized with ability to independently manage multiple tasks and deadlines under pressure

Nice-to-have

• Experience at a defense-side firm handling complex cases is a strong fit (large defense firm caliber)
• Experience with court filings, motion practice, and cite-checking in federal/state courts