Senior Litigation Paralegal (Boston)

Michael Page; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model (4 days in office)

90-day onsite training period

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Senior Litigation Paralegal based in Boston to support attorneys in managing complex litigation, including commercial, securities, and antitrust matters. The role offers high-stakes casework with a top-tier global law firm and a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have 6–10 years in litigation, strong document review and trial preparation skills, and proficiency with research and case management tools.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of litigation experience, ideally in a Big Law environment.
• Strong document review and trial preparation experience.
• Proficiency with legal research tools and case management software.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with case preparation and drafting documents.
• Review documents and manage discovery.
• Prepare materials for depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Maintain case management databases and ensure deadlines.
• Communicate with clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel.
• Provide general administrative support to the litigation team.

Skills

Litigation experience

Trial preparation

Document review

Legal research

Case management software

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

PACER

Job description

The Senior Litigation Paralegal will support attorneys in managing complex litigation cases, providing vital assistance with case preparation, document review, and trial coordination across various client's litigation needs This role is based in Boston and offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to high-stakes litigation matters including commercial, securities, and antitrust work.

This position is with a top ranked global law firm that is hiring for their Litigation team across multiple offices. They have 20+ paralegals throughout their locations that support litigation specifically.

Description

• Assist attorneys with case preparation, including drafting legal documents and organizing case files.
• Conduct thorough document review and manage discovery processes.
• Reviews motions, briefs and other court papers prior to filing, including proofreading, cite-checking, record checking, preparing exhibits and document formatting.
• Coordinate and prepare materials for depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Maintain and update case management databases with relevant case information.
• Performs legal research using various research tools, including the Internet, Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, SEC/EDGAR and other media and financial services sites, and/or other court-related websites for case law, statutes, articles, books, etc.
• Communicate effectively with clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel.
• Ensure compliance with court deadlines and procedural requirements.
• Provide general administrative support to the litigation team as needed.

Profile

A successful Senior Litigation Paralegal should have:

• 6-10 years of litigation experience - ideally within a Big Law environment.
• Strong experience with litigation processes, including document review and trial preparation - experience attending trial strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in legal research and case management software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a busy environment.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to supporting legal teams.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $110,000 to $140,000 USD annually based on years of experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401k with a company match.
• Excellent PTO time and a hybrid working model (4 days in office) NOTE: This role is fully onsite for the first 90 day training period.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact litigation cases with a top ranked law firm.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.