THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION. APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO COMMUTE TO THE OFFICE IN PERSON 4 DAYS PER WEEK.
Location: Boston, MA or Washington, DC | Hybrid – 1 remote day/week after the first 90 days
Salary Range: $88K-$120K
Schedule: Full-time | Monday-Friday
Required: 3 years of litigation paralegal 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
An International law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support its Insurance Coverage practice in Boston, MA, or Washington, DC. This role involves preparing complex legal documents, conducting legal research, coordinating discovery, and supporting attorneys throughout litigation. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of court rules, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a collaborative legal environment.
Qualifications & Skills
- 3 years of litigation paralegal experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred
- Paralegal certificate or relevant professional certification preferred
- Working knowledge of federal, state, and local court rules, legal research, and litigation procedures
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, legal technology, electronic filing systems, and online research databases
- Strong written and verbal communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a high-volume legal environment
- Ability to collaborate effectively, exercise sound judgment, and communicate professionally with attorneys, colleagues, clients, and external partners
- Flexibility to work overtime or travel on short notice when needed
- Ability to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation
Key Responsibilities
- Apply knowledge of federal, state, and local court rules and communicate relevant updates to the team
- Conduct legal research and analyze case law, statutes, regulations, and other legal materials
- Prepare and review legal documents, correspondence, memoranda, and case reports
- Coordinate litigation support, including discovery, document review, trial preparation, and case organization
- Create and maintain virtual document repositories and coordinate document management with clients
- Assist attorneys with trials, client meetings, hearings, and other litigation proceedings
- Perform cite checking and Bluebook citation formatting
- Prepare routine court filings and electronic filings (e-filing) and communicate with courts, agencies, and tribunals as needed
- Use legal technology, research databases, and Microsoft Office to support case management and workflow efficiency
- Help train other paralegals, support team initiatives, and complete special projects as assigned
Apply Today
Ready to advance your legal career? Apply today to bring your litigation paralegal expertise to a collaborative Insurance Coverage practice. Join a team where your research, organization, and litigation support skills make a meaningful contribution to complex legal matters.
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