Remote Paralegal: Research, Drafts & Trial Prep

Ogletree Deakins; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 61,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Sick Leave

401(k) Matching

Profit Sharing

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Health & Life Insurance

Dental & Vision

HSA/FSAs

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ogletree Deakins seeks a paralegal to support attorneys with research, document drafting, and case management for matters handled remotely from Boston, MA. The role requires strong research skills, meticulous document preparation, and efficient file organization.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, managing case files, calendaring deadlines, and assisting at mediations and trials. Proficiency in MS Office and major legal research tools is essential, with at least one year of experience

Qualifications

• 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 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 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

Skills

Legal Research

Document Preparation

Case File Management

Billing & Time Entry

Education

Paralegal certification / degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Document Management System

Expense & Billing Systems

Job description

Ogletree Deakins seeks a paralegal to support attorneys with research, document drafting, and case management for matters handled remotely from Boston, MA. The role requires strong research skills, meticulous document preparation, and efficient file organization.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, managing case files, calendaring deadlines, and assisting at mediations and trials. Proficiency in MS Office and major legal research tools is essential, with at least one year of experience