Litigation Paralegal #32708

THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION. APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO COMMUTE TO THE OFFICE IN BOSTON, MA, IN PERSON 4 DAYS PER WEEK.

Location: Boston, MA | Hybrid – 1 remote day/week after training

Salary Range: $60K-$85K

Schedule: Full-time | Monday-Friday, 9-5

Required: 3+ years of litigation and eDiscovery experience

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.

About the Opportunity

A commercial litigation law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys handling complex, document-intensive litigation matters. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with eDiscovery , document review , litigation databases, and trial preparation , with the ability to manage large volumes of case information and work independently while collaborating closely with attorneys.

Qualifications & Skills

3+ years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal or in a comparable role involving eDiscovery and litigation

Experience with complex commercial litigation , document-intensive cases, and the litigation life cycle

Strong understanding of federal and local court filing procedures , including electronic and hard-copy filings

Experience with document review, document production, privilege review, and litigation databases

Strong analytical, organizational, and multitasking skills , with the ability to anticipate needs and exercise sound judgment

Ability to manage large volumes of documents and data using databases and spreadsheets

Strong research skills and the ability to locate and evaluate information relevant to a case, person, regulation, or transaction

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced litigation environment .

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Experience with DISCO or other eDiscovery platforms is a plus

Key Responsibilities

Collect, organize, and review documents electronically as part of eDiscovery and litigation support

Conduct extensive document review and analysis , identifying relevant information and summarizing key facts for attorneys

Review documents for responsiveness, privilege, and production ; prepare and maintain production logs and privilege logs

Organize litigation databases, including coding documents and creating tags, issues, and search criteria relevant to each case

Perform redactions, exports, and document productions using litigation technology and eDiscovery platforms; experience with DISCO is a plus

Prepare attorneys for depositions by conducting keyword searches, reviewing prior deposition materials and exhibits, and organizing documents chronologically

Summarize and digest depositions, medical records, business records, and key case documents

Assist with trial preparation and attend trial as needed, including preparing trial exhibits, witness binders, demonstratives, and other materials for judges and juries

Coordinate trial logistics and serve as a liaison between trial attorneys, clients, witnesses, and internal teams

Take detailed trial notes and assist attorneys with organizing testimony and jury observations

Conduct factual research and document searches using internal and external databases, case materials, publications, libraries, trade associations, and other sources

Create and maintain case databases and organize large volumes of litigation documents and data

Apply Today

Put your litigation and eDiscovery experience to work supporting complex cases from document review through trial. If you’re an organized, analytical Litigation Paralegal ready to take on meaningful casework, apply today to take the next step in your legal career.

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