Paralegal

Ogletree Deakins’ Immigration Practice Group; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ogletree Deakins’ Immigration Practice Group seeks a paralegal to support attorneys with research, document preparation, and case management.

Responsibilities include summarizing documents, organizing files, calendaring deadlines, filing pleadings, and assisting at trials and depositions. Strong MS Office skills and familiarity with LexisNexis/Westlaw required. Paralegal certification preferred; 1+ year experience.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certification or degree preferred.
• 1+ years of paralegal or combination of paralegal and legal secretary experience.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; LexisNexis and WestLaw; Document Management System; expense and billing systems.

Responsibilities

• Researches law, investigates facts, and prepares documents to assist attorneys.
• Summarizes legal documents.
• Organizes and indexes case files.
• Determines and calendars deadlines.
• Performs wide variety of legal research and data compilation.
• Files pleadings with court clerk.
• Prepares reports, correspondence, declarations and complaints.
• Drafts a variety of legal documents.
• Prepares affidavits or documents and maintains document file.
• Prepares for mediations and trials.
• Assists Attorneys at trial and depositions.
• Communicates with witnesses and experts.
• Scheduling.
• Enters billing and expense data into Firm system.

Skills

Legal research

Case management

Microsoft Office

Billing and expense entry

Education

Paralegal certification / degree from accredited college or university

Tools

LexisNexis

WestLaw

Document Management System

Expense and billing systems

Job description

Position Summary

Researches law, investigates facts, and prepares documents to assist attorneys. Under general supervision, researches and analyzes law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes to prepare legal documents, such as briefs, pleadings, appeals for review, approval, and use by attorney.

Essential Functions

• Researches law, investigates facts, and prepares documents to assist attorneys with matters.
• Summarizes legal documents
• Organizes and indexes case files
• Determines and calendars deadlines
• Performs wide variety of legal research and data compilation
• Files pleadings with court clerk
• Prepares reports, correspondence, declarations and complaints
• Drafts a variety of legal documents
• Prepares affidavits or documents and maintains document file
• Prepares for mediations and trials
• Assists Attorneys at trial
• Assists Attorney in preparation for depositions
• Communicates with witnesses and experts
• Scheduling
• Enters billing and expense data into Firm system in a timely manner

Requirements

• Paralegal certification / degree from accredited college or university preferred
• 1+ years of paralegal or combination of paralegal and legal secretary experience
• Proficient in all Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Lexis-Nexis and WestLaw, Document Management System, expense and billing systems

Wage Transparency

The pay range for this remote position varies by location. Pursuant to the applicable state and local regulations the pay range for each location is listed below. Actual compensation is contingent on relevant experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and the benefits described below.

Ogletree is a multi-state employer. The pay ranges listed reflect compensation for the specific location identified. For roles performed in locations not listed, compensation will be determined based on the applicable location for the position. The application deadline for this position is 12/31/2026.

• California: Pay range $ 52,105 to $ 79,530
• Colorado: Pay range $55,675 to $72,050
• Connecticut: Pay $58,480 to $ 75,680
• Illinois: Pay range $58,480 to $ 75,680
• Jersey City, New Jersey: Pay range $61,455 to $79,530
• Nevada: $50,490 to $65,340
• Maryland: Pay range $52,105 to $67,430
• Massachusetts: Pay range $61,455 to $79,530
• Minnesota: Pay range $52,105 to $67,430
• New Jersey: Pay range $61,455 to $79,530
• New York City, New York: Pay range $61,455 to $79,530
• New York State: Pay range $61,455 to $79,530
• Ohio: Pay range $50,490 to $65,340
• Rhode Island: Pay range $50,490 to $65,340
• Washington, D.C.: Pay range $58,480 to $ 75,680
• Washington (State): Pay range $58,480 to $ 75,680

Benefits

Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including: Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.

Firm Overview

Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Best Law Firms® has named Ogletree Deakins a “Law Firm of the Year” for 14 consecutive years. In the 2025 edition, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Litigation – Labor and Employment category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 1,100 attorneys located in 60 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including many of the Fortune 50 companies in the U.S.

We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments.

Equal Opportunity Employer.