Litigation Paralegal (Auburn, MA)

Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal to join our legal team. In this vital role, you will support complex litigation cases across various practice areas, ensuring smooth case progression from inception to resolution. Your proactive approach, exceptional organizational skills, and legal research expertise will contribute significantly to our firm's success. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with attorneys, manage case files efficiently, and develop your paralegal career within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Duties

• Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation, including case preparation, discovery, and trial support.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other legal research tools to support case strategies.
• Manage and organize case files using document management systems such as Clio and the Microsoft office suite, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Draft, review, and proofread legal documents including pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, contracts, and correspondence.
• Review and analyze documents for relevance and privilege during document review processes.
• Coordinate deposition schedules, interviews with clients or witnesses, and court filings while maintaining meticulous records.
• Support project management efforts by tracking deadlines, court dates, and case milestones to ensure timely submissions.
• Assist in preparing trial exhibits, summaries, and reports to facilitate effective courtroom presentations.
• Perform administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, answering phones with professional etiquette, and managing correspondence.
• Collaborate with attorneys on legal research projects across practice areas including estate planning, environmental law, family law, securities law, tribal law & regulations, patent law, workers’ compensation law, personal injury law, landlord-tenant law, immigration law, and more.

Qualifications

• Proven paralegal experience in a busy law office setting with exposure to litigation cases.
• Strong knowledge of legal research platforms such as Westlaw and LexisNexis.
• Familiarity with legal case management software including clio and Microsoft office.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Exceptional writing skills for drafting legal documents and correspondence.
• Proficiency in proofreading and transcription to ensure accuracy in all legal materials.
• Experience conducting interviews with clients or witnesses is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of various practice areas such as estate planning, environmental law, family law, securities law, tribal regulations or patent law is a plus.
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly while maintaining high standards of professionalism.
• Strong clerical skills including data entry, filing systems management, phone etiquette, and administrative support functions. Join our team to be part of a forward-thinking firm that values energetic professionals dedicated to excellence in litigation support! We are committed to fostering a collaborative environment where your skills can grow while making a meaningful impact on our clients’ success.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $30