Legal Staff Paralegal in Boston, MA

Law Firm

Boston, MA

Legal Staff Paralegal in Boston, MA

Legal Staff

4-5 yrs required

No

H1: Paralegal - Trial - Boston Office
H2: Overview
H2: Essential Functions
H2: Experience/Qualifications
H2: Benefits
H2: EEO Statement
H2: Data Privacy Statement
H2: Disclaimer

Job Title: Paralegal - Trial - Boston Office
Salary: Competitive salary based on experience
Experience: Minimum of 4-5 years in a paralegal role
Location: Boston, MA

Overview:
- Global law firm with 900+ attorneys
- Seeking experienced Litigation Paralegal for 30 attorney Boston office
- Emphasis on Intellectual Property and complex litigation

Essential Functions:
- Prepare, organize, and file documents and correspondence with the court
- Conduct legal research
- Update and maintain docketing and filing
- Prepare for depositions and facilitate service of process
- Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs
- Perform administrative duties
- Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
- Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices
- Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
- Accurately track and record billable and non-billable time
- Draft correspondence, notices, and affidavits
- Proofread as needed

Experience/Qualifications:
- Proficient in Electronic Court Filing, E-discovery, and litigation software
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Flexibility to work additional hours and travel when needed
- Certification or associate’s degree in paralegal studies preferred

Benefits:
- Comprehensive healthcare, dental, vision, and prescription plans
- Commuter, HSA, and FSA spending accounts
- Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance coverage
- 401k and pension plan
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Employee referral bonus and professional development training
- Fertility support benefits

EEO Statement:
- Equal opportunity employer
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws
- Consideration for qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories
- Accommodations available for applicants with disabilities during the application process

Data Privacy Statement:
- Duane Morris LLP is committed to protecting personal data and respecting privacy
- Personal data includes any information that identifies or could reasonably identify a living individual
- This privacy notice applies to Duane Morris LLP and its affiliated entities
- Personal data will be processed in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
- For more information on how we handle personal data, please contact us

Disclaimer:
- Description of job responsibilities and requirements
- Not a contract or employment agreement
- Not an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities, or requirements
- Benefits subject to change at any time by Duane Morris LLP