Litigation Paralegal – Complex Commercial Litigation

Job Description

Litigation Paralegal | Robert Half

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at a highly regarded litigation law firm, for which Robert Half is recruiting, located in Boston, MA. This firm specializes in complex commercial litigation, known for its strategic approach and successful client outcomes. The Litigation Paralegal position is crucial for supporting intricate cases from initial filings through trial preparation, ensuring that legal processes are managed with precision and efficiency. The role directly contributes to the firm’s ability to navigate challenging legal landscapes and deliver strong results for its diverse client base.

The TL;DR
• Role: Experienced Professional
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Boston, MA
• Pay: $90000–$125000 yearly
• Mission: This person will manage and support all phases of complex litigation, ensuring smooth case progression and attorney efficiency for a highly regarded firm.
• Tech Stack: litigation support software, eDiscovery platforms, Microsoft Office

What You’ll Actually Do
• Litigation Support: Support attorneys throughout all phases of complex litigation, from discovery to trial preparation.
• Document Management: Manage extensive volumes of documents and coordinate electronic discovery processes.
• Court Filings: Prepare, review, and file critical pleadings and court documents in state and federal jurisdictions.
• Case Organization: Organize and maintain comprehensive exhibits, deposition materials, and trial notebooks.
• Deadline Management: Maintain accurate case calendars and meticulously monitor all litigation deadlines.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Experienced Professional. Candidates should possess a strong foundational understanding of complex commercial litigation, including key aspects of business disputes, class action procedures, and alternative dispute resolution methods. This role requires a professional comfortable managing cases across all litigation phases.
• Experience: A minimum of 4 years of dedicated litigation paralegal experience is required. This includes proven practical experience in supporting complex legal matters, coupled with demonstrated proficiency in using litigation support software, eDiscovery platforms, and the full suite of Microsoft Office applications.
• Skills: Demonstrated excellent organizational capabilities for managing large volumes of documents and case information. Strong communication skills for effective interaction with attorneys, clients, and external parties. Proven ability to multitask and manage competing priorities effectively. Capacity to work independently on assigned tasks while also fostering collaborative efforts with legal teams.
• Bonus: Experience supporting business litigation, commercial litigation, class action litigation, alternative dispute resolution, class action employment litigation, securities, or antitrust matters is strongly preferred.