Paralegal - Boston or Providence (Hybrid)

Littler; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Littler is seeking an experienced paralegal to support attorneys in all stages of litigation. The role requires the ability to work independently and with limited supervision in a hybrid Boston, MA or Providence, RI setting, with two days in office weekly.

The position emphasizes case review, discovery coordination, deposition support, and trial preparation, backed by strong document management and litigation software proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in law.
• Minimum of 10 years paralegal experience.
• Experience with litigation and case management.
• Familiarity with MA and/or RI state court procedures.

Responsibilities

• Initial review of case to assist attorneys’ evaluation of case.
• Coordinate discovery process and draft discovery requests and responses.
• Coordinate and handle deposition process, schedule lay and expert depositions, prepare exhibits.
• Coordinate creation of litigation support databases and document imaging workflows.
• Assist in factual investigations and interviews with witnesses and clients.
• Coordinate trial preparation, including exhibits, motions, and jury materials.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Litigation support

Document management

MS Word

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Relativity

LiveNote

Trial Director

MS Word

Job description

Under the supervision of an attorney, the Paralegal assists attorneys and other paralegals in all stages of the litigation process. Must be able to work independent of direct supervision and have sufficient skills to allow for successful problem-solving.

This is a hybrid position resident in Boston, MA or Providence, RI, and follows a schedule of 2 days in office per week.

Pursuant to Massachusetts and Rhode Island state regulations, the hourly range for this position is $56.73 to $74.04, contingent on relevant experience and education. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. We offer generous compensation and benefits packages. For more information visit: https://www.littler.com/benefits/state-details.

Responsibilities

• Initial review of case to assist attorneys’ evaluation of case. Draft case chronologies, “cast of characters”, answers and other pleadings; oversee receipt and intake of client documents.


• Coordinate the written and documentary discovery process. Draft discovery requests and responses for attorney review, coordinate production of documentary responses, review sufficiency of written and documentary responses. Attend document production, interact with client to obtain pertinent documents.


• Coordinate and handle deposition process. Coordinate and schedule lay and expert depositions, draft deposition outlines and select potential exhibits for attorney review, select relevant material for expert review, attend depositions, summarize transcripts. Prepare and serve subpoenas; arrange for court reporters/video technicians.


• Coordinate creation of litigation support database. Coordinate the creation of database in-house or litigation support firms, coordinate receipt and transfer of documents for document imaging, deposition summaries, word searches and provide links to written and imaged databases.


• Assist in factual investigations. Assist in or coordinate with investigators witnesses searches, interview clients, employees, or third-party witnesses, conduct public records searches, review and summarize employment and medical records for attorney review.


• Coordinate and assist in trial preparation. Coordinate compilation of trial binders, trial exhibits, demonstrative exhibits, coordinate arrangements for equipment and use of offsite trial facilities; assist with preparation of motions in limine, jury instructions, witness and exhibit lists; draft direct and cross examinations; assist with jury selection, operate trial preservation software, and attend trial.


• Perform basic legal and medical research, utilizing library books, online research tools and internet, cite checking and shepardizing.


• File maintenance within Firm standard. Prepare files for storage or return to client.


• Assist in the post-trial and appeal process by performing such tasks as polling jury members, drafting memoranda of costs, cite-checking Motions for JNOV and/or new trial and appellate briefs, and creating and coordinating the assembly of excerpts of record.


• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 10 years of experience as a paralegal in a law firm or corporate law department and possess a solid working understanding of litigation issues and process. Trial experience preferred.


• Experience in coordinating case clerks and other paralegals preferred; coordinating all phases of case management for class actions and document intensive litigation using automated databases and automated document retrieval and imaging systems.


• Familiarity with MA and/or RI state court proceedings and Federal courts, and court procedures.


• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, LiveNote, Relativity and other litigation support programs, and on-line research tools. Trial Director software experience is preferred.


• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with a diverse group of attorneys, staff and clients and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact while safeguarding confidentiality.


• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.


• Ability to operate standard office equipment.


• Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as a team member.

Education And Certifications

Education: Bachelor's degree or relevant experience.

Experience: Minimum of 10 years paralegal experience.

Certifications: Paralegal Certificate preferred.

About Littler

Littler is the largest global employment and labor law practice in the world exclusively devoted to representing management. With more than 1,900 attorneys in over 100 offices worldwide, Littler serves as the single source solution provider to the global employer community. Consistently recognized in the industry as a leading and innovative law practice, Littler has been litigating, mediating and negotiating some of the most influential employment law cases and labor contracts on record for over 75 years.

Littler’s unparalleled commitment to labor and employment law helps clients navigate a complex business world with nuanced legal issues—building better solutions for clients’ toughest challenges. With deep experience and resources that are local, everywhere, Littler is fully focused on its clients. With a diverse team of the brightest minds, Littler fosters a culture that celebrates original thinking. And with powerful proprietary technology, Littler disrupts the status quo—delivering bold, groundbreaking innovation that prepares employers not just for what’s happening today, but for what’s likely to happen tomorrow.

Benefits

We offer a generous benefits package to full-time and part-time employees working at least a 50% schedule. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental and vision plan for you, your spouse/domestic partner and children. In addition, we provide a superior 401(k) plan, ample time off programs, mental health programs, family building and caregiving, generous paid parental leave, life insurance, disability insurance, a wellness program, flexible spending accounts, and an employee referral bonus program.

For more information about our benefits visit: www.littler.com/benefits/state-details.

For more information about our firm visit: www.littler.com.

Littler Mendelson is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

This job posting is a general description of the types of responsibilities that are required of an individual in this job. It is not intended to be a complete list of the responsibilities, duties and skills that may be required for this job.