Litigation Paralegal II – Detail‑Oriented, On‑Site Support

K&L Gates LLP incorporated; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

K&L Gates LLP in Boston is seeking a Paralegal II to support lawyers across litigation and other practice areas on dispute-related and time-sensitive matters. Responsibilities include factual research, document analysis, cite checking, drafting transactional documents, and on-site exhibit preparation.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, deadline-driven, and a proactive team player willing to assist where needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years’ relevant work experience in the legal field.
• Working understanding of the legal terminology specific to the practice group.
• Organized, deadline-driven, able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the firm’s software and technology, specifically any practice-group driven technology.
• Examines, organizes, summarizes, and analyzes information relating to particular questions to create a logical and usable work product.
• Investigates factual issues by using a variety of resources, including local libraries, web sites, client repositories, and other outside sources.
• Maintains client, matter, or practice group specific libraries in hard copy or electronic format (or both).
• Present results of all projects in effectively written memos, e-mails, or in logical discussion.
• Creates and maintains spreadsheets, utilizing formulas.
• Preparation of exhibits, binders, and filing materials (electronic + hard copy).
• On-site/in-office support as needed for filings or time-sensitive deliverables.
• Team-oriented support (“step in as needed,” especially on urgent matters).
• Coordinates the storage of client information with the firm’s Records Department.
• Maintains all administrative standards set by the firm, including the preparation and submittal of daily time entries, attendance at administrative meetings, and other administrative tasks as assigned.

Skills

Highly organized

Deadline-driven

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

Teamwork

Independent work

Ability to follow instructions

Legal terminology

Microsoft Office

Education

Two years of legal experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

K&L Gates LLP in Boston is seeking a Paralegal II to support lawyers across litigation and other practice areas on dispute-related and time-sensitive matters. Responsibilities include factual research, document analysis, cite checking, drafting transactional documents, and on-site exhibit preparation.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, deadline-driven, and a proactive team player willing to assist where needed.