What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal #31912 position at JOHNLEONARD?
Location: Boston Metro, MA
Salary Range: $75K-$95K | Non-exempt
Schedule: Full-time | Monday-Friday, with the possibility of overtime as needed | Hybrid
About the Role:
Our client, a prestigious global law firm, is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal to join its Boston office. This is a full-time hybrid role supporting a range of high-impact litigation matters, including commercial litigation, intellectual property (IP), employment and labor law, benefits litigation, and the gaming industry. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional with at least four years of litigation experience who is looking to advance their career within a dynamic and collaborative legal environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage all aspects of litigation support for attorneys in the areas of commercial, IP, employment, labor, and gaming-related litigation
- Handle electronic court filings in state and federal courts (ECF proficiency required)
- Support e-discovery processes, including data collection, document review, and production
- Utilize litigation support software, including Relativity and other web-based platforms, for case management and document review
- Prepare trial materials, assist with setting up trial exhibits, and manage technology in courtrooms during trial
- Assist with large case management, including preparing case chronologies, witness files, and trial binders
- Coordinate with attorneys on trial preparation logistics and maintain close communication during active trials
- Prepare and manage document productions and responses to discovery
- Provide administrative and technical support to litigation teams, ensuring quality work and adherence to deadlines
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal in a law firm setting
- Experience in intellectual property litigation and complex trial preparation strongly preferred
- Proficiency in e-filing systems for both state and federal courts
- Hands-on experience with Relativity and e-discovery protocols
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to work overtime and travel occasionally as needed for trial support
- High attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Proactive, team-oriented, and capable of working independently
Why Apply?
This role offers a competitive salary and an exceptional benefits package. This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected law firm where your litigation skills will be valued, and you’ll gain hands-on experience in a wide variety of high-stakes legal matters. If you're ready to bring your paralegal expertise to a team committed to excellence, apply today to grow your career in litigation support.
Founded in 1969, JOHNLEONARD, a woman-owned business, is the premier staffing choice in Boston and beyond. We provide Temporary/Contract, Direct Hire, Temp-to-Hire, and Payroll services as part of our comprehensive service offerings. JOHNLEONARD is an equal opportunity employer committed to representation, belonging, and accessibility in the workplace. All applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Salary : $75,000 - $95,000