Law Firm

Boston, MA, United States

Legal Staff Paralegal in Boston, MA

Legal Staff

Min 1 yrs required

No

Paralegal - Hybrid Role in Boston, MA - Law Firm - Full Time

Salary Information:
- 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree: $50,000 - $70,000 per year
- Paralegal certificate: $60,000 - $80,000 per year
- 1 year experience as a Litigation Paralegal: $70,000 - $90,000 per year

Job Title: Paralegal - Litigation

Experience:
- Minimum 1 year experience as a Litigation Paralegal
- Must meet California Paralegal Requirements
- Strong skills in Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Experience with legal software such as Relativity, LexisNexis, or Westlaw

Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid - Regular in-office presence with some flexibility for work-from-home)

Time Type: Full time

Posted On: Posted Today

Job Requisition ID: R2024-79

Law Firm: DLA Piper

Overview:
DLA Piper is a bold, exceptional, collaborative, and supportive law firm. Our employees are the backbone, heart, and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career.

Summary:
As a Paralegal in the Litigation department, you will perform a range of substantive case, matter, or entity related duties under the supervision of attorneys. This includes drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, and coordinating efforts between attorneys, clients, and other parties. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are required for this fast-paced role.

Responsibilities:
- Draft simple pleadings and assist attorneys with major motions and filings
- Conduct cite-checking, fact-checking, and Blue Booking of legal memoranda
- Organize documents for witness interviews, depositions, hearings, trials, or arbitrations
- Review and maintain document databases for case tracking and discovery
- Utilize legal software such as Relativity and eDiscovery technology
- eFile documents in State and Federal Courts and coordinate service of documents
- Locate and review information applicable to a particular case via online research or document reviews
- Assist in the preparation of pretrial motions, trial binders, and trial exhibits
- Accompany attorneys at depositions, hearings, trials, or arbitrations
- Manage data rooms and matter files

Desired Skills:
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with legal software such as Relativity, LexisNexis, or Westlaw
- Bachelor's Degree and/or Paralegal certificate
- Must meet California Paralegal Requirements

Essential Job Expectations:
- Effectively communicate with clients, lawyers, and business professionals
- Produce deliverables and respond to correspondence in a timely and efficient manner
- Provide accurate and quality work product
- Meet deadlines and expectations
- Foster positive work relationships
- Comply with firm policies and practices
- Engage in both physical and sedentary activity
- Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned

Physical Demands:
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting for extended periods of time and may require occasional walking and standing.

Work Environment:
Hybrid - Regular in-office presence with some flexibility for work-from-home

Disclaimer:
This job description is not intended to describe all the responsibilities and requirements of the position. The job duties, requirements, and expectations may be modified at the firm's discretion at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position.

Application Process:
To apply, please visit our website and submit your application online. If you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact .

Accommodation:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact .

Agency applications will not be considered.

No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.

DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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