What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Orion Placement?
Pay: $47,500.00 - $57,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a well-established litigation practice with over 50 years of credibility in Western Massachusetts
- Get hands-on litigation experience drafting real pleadings and motions that matter
- Work closely with experienced attorneys in a tight-knit, professional office
- Long-term stability with room to grow your skills and responsibility
- Strong work-life balance in a supportive, no-drama environment
LocationThis is an on-site position in Springfield, MA, with some flexibility for limited remote work once trust, reliability, and strong work habits are established.
Note
This role requires at least 1 year of litigation paralegal experience with hands-on drafting of complaints and motions, along with permanent U.S. work authorization. Relocation is not offered.
About Our Client
Our client is a highly respected Western Massachusetts law firm with decades of experience in bankruptcy, creditors’ rights, and business litigation. They represent a diverse client base ranging from individuals and small businesses to large institutional and corporate clients, and are known for their professionalism, stability, and collaborative culture.
Job Description
- Draft litigation pleadings including complaints, motions, defaults, and related filings
- Assist attorneys with case management in state and federal courts
- Communicate with courts, clients, and third parties regarding case status
- Track deadlines, court dates, and litigation calendars with precision
- Organize and maintain confidential client and case files
- Review, process, and distribute incoming correspondence
- Support litigation matters from intake through resolution
Qualifications
- 1 years of litigation paralegal experience
- Experience drafting complaints and motions
- Familiarity with court procedures and litigation workflows
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Strong written communication and organizational skills
- Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines
Why You Will Love Working Here
- Collegial, respectful office culture with experienced mentorship
- Clear expectations and realistic workloads
- Opportunity to deepen litigation skills in a stable firm
- Meaningful work supporting real clients and cases
- Long-term career opportunity, not a revolving-door role
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Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Salary : $47,500 - $57,000