Litigation Assistant

Reputable Boston law firm is seeking a full-time (in-person) legal administrative assistant to become part of our team. Successful candidates must have a minimum of four years of litigation experience, have a positive go to attitude, and enjoy working in a small environment.

Responsibilities:
* Assist with preparation and editing of pleadings and discovery in federal and state court matters as well as arbitration and FINRA proceedings
* Familiar with Massachusetts Rule 9A procedures
* Familiar with MA state court and Federal Court efiling procedures
* Proofread all work for both content and context
* Drafting of letters and templates for discovery
* Maintain office calendar with case related deadlines
* Create, organize and maintain client files both in electronic and paper filing systems
* Familiar with Westlaw, Pacer and state court docket searches
* Assembling and organization of hearing and trial binders
* Assembling of deposition exhibits
* Liaison with courts and litigation vendors, including process servers and couriers
* General administrative support tasks including phone coverage, handling incoming mail, scanning, putting together supply list as well as putting away supplies once delivered
* Archiving closed matters

Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree
* 4 years' litigation experience
* Willingness and flexibility to work overtime, and occasionally on short notice
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and track extensive details
* Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients and all levels of personnel and handle confidential information sensitively and discreetly
* Strong ability to maintain high standards, use good judgment and seek out ways to contribute and anticipate needs
* Ability to work interpedently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, while demonstrating initiative, diplomacy and tact when under pressure
* Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite

Soft Skills/Must Haves:
* Exceptional attention to detail
* Ability to work independently and to multi-task
* Someone with motivation to take on challenges

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)