Paralegal - Litigation

City of Boston Law Department; Boston (MA); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 78.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

City of Boston Law Department seeks a Paralegal to research points of law, draft memoranda, and organize case files in support of City attorneys. The role involves preparing documents, maintaining filing systems, and coordinating with departments to advance litigation in official capacities.

Under supervision of senior counsel, you will handle discovery, assist in motions and trial preparation, attend hearings, depositions, and client meetings, and ensure accurate, timely communication with

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree preferred for the role.
• Studying toward a Juris Doctor degree is a plus.
• Highly motivated self-starter with strong work ethic.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Westlaw is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accurate work product.
• Good judgment and focus on detail as required.

Aufgaben

• Prepare documents and cases for specific court hearings.
• Research legal issues and apply findings to cases.
• Sort and analyze information gathered.
• Update and support attorneys with reports and correspondence.
• Assist in drafting legal motions.
• Attend meetings with attorneys; respond to inquiries, depositions, witness prep.
• Handle discovery: drafting, responding, reviewing and redacting documents.
• Assist attorneys in trial preparation; attend trials and depositions.
• Maintain positive relations with City, courts, and others.
• Handle walk-ins and phone inquiries.
• Open new cases when served; close cases on request.
• Prepare physical and electronic case files.
• Perform related duties as required.

Kenntnisse

Microsoft Office

Westlaw

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Oral and written communication

Accuracy and attention to detail

Judgment and focus on detail

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree preferred

Juris Doctor in progress/plus

Tools

Microsoft Office

Westlaw

Jobbeschreibung

The City of Boston Law Department provides legal services to the Mayor, City Council, and City departments regarding their official capacities within City government. Our office has been in continuous existence for 180 years and under the sole authority of the Corporation Counsel for 125 years. The Corporation Counsel has supervisory authority over all City attorneys and legal affairs and is responsible for all litigation to which the City of Boston is a party.

Under the direction of the First Assistant Corporation Counsel for Litigation and Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel and Assistant Corporation Counsel, the Paralegal will research points of law, write legal memoranda, compile documents, file, and perform such other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Prepare documents and cases necessary for specific court hearings.
• Research legal issues and apply such research to the circumstances of various cases.
• Sort and analyze the information acquired.
• Update and support attorneys via reports and other correspondence specific to the issues and cases.
• Assist in drafting legal motions.
• Attend meetings with attorneys and assist in responding to any inquiry, including depositions, client meetings, and witness preparation.
• Handle discovery requests, including drafting and responding to discovery requests and reviewing and redacting documents for document production.
• Assist attorneys in trial preparation.
• Attend trials, court hearings, and depositions.
• Assist with witness preparation.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with the City, courts, and other parties as directed.
• Handle walk-ins and telephone inquiries.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to requests for assistance on additional projects.
• Be receptive to new ideas and respond to changing conditions and departmental needs.
• Open new cases when served. Close cases at attorneys' request.
• Prepare both physical and electronic files for the attorneys as requested for cases.
• Perform related work as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Studying toward a Juris Doctor degree is a plus.
• Highly motivated self-starter.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Westlaw, which is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: Non-Union/MM2-4

Hours per week: 35

The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected category.