Paralegal - Boston or Providence (Hybrid)

Littler; Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental plans

401(k) plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Littler Mendelson, the world’s leading employment and labor law firm, is seeking a senior Paralegal to support attorneys through all stages of litigation in a hybrid role based in Providence, RI or Boston, MA.

Under attorney supervision, you will draft pleadings, manage discovery, coordinate depositions, prepare trial materials, conduct legal research, and maintain files. A minimum of 10 years paralegal experience and a bachelor's degree are required; a paralegal certificate is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of paralegal experience in litigation.
• Solid understanding of litigation issues and processes.
• Experience coordinating case clerks and paralegals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initial review of a case to assist attorneys’ evaluation; draft pleadings and manage document intake.
• Coordinate discovery, draft requests/responses, and oversee document production with clients.
• Coordinate deposition process, schedule lay and expert depositions, and assist with subpoenas.
• Create and manage litigation databases; oversee imaging and link to databases.
• Assist in factual investigations, public records searches, and review of records.
• Assist in trial preparation: binders, exhibits, motions in limine, jury instructions.
• Conduct basic legal research and cite-checking; maintain files for storage or return.

Skills

Independent work

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience

Paralegal Certificate preferred

Tools

MS Word

Excel

LiveNote

Relativity

Trial Director

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

• comprehensive health, dental and vision plan for you, your spouse/domestic partner and children.
• 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.