An elite, Boston-based trial and litigation firm is seeking a highly talented Litigation Paralegal specializing in high-volume, document-intensive commercial litigation and advanced eDiscovery workflows.
Why This Opportunity?
This is a highly visible, hands-on role within a premier litigation practice known for handling complex, high-profile cases. Perfect for an ambitious paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to operate as a vital, strategic member of active trial teams rather than just a backend administrator.
Location: Boston, MA (Fully Onsite / Hybrid options based on firm schedule)
Compensation:$60,000 - $85,000/year (Commensurate with experience)
Key Responsibilities
- Advanced eDiscovery: Manage end-to-end data workflows, including electronic document collection, responsiveness vetting, privilege reviews, and building complex production/privilege logs.
- Database Management: Oversee database administration, coding architectures, custom tag designs, and document exports/redactions utilizing modern eDiscovery platforms.
- Deposition & Case Prep: Conduct keyword searches across massive production logs, organize chronological case files, and synthesize complex business, financial, and medical records into concise case digests.
- Trial & Courtroom Execution: Build judge/juror exhibit binders, create compelling case demonstratives, coordinate witness logistics, and attend trial to maintain detailed case notes and track jury observations.
- Factual Research: Perform deep-dive research using internal repositories, public systems, libraries, trade associations, and media archives to cull critical case facts.
Position Requirements
- Experience: Minimum 3+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal or in an equivalent legal support role heavily focused on litigation and trial prep.
- Technical Stack: Deep proficiency with litigation databases and spreadsheets. Hands-on experience with modern eDiscovery platforms like DISCO is a significant advantage.
- Procedural Mastery: Strong, foundational understanding of the entire litigation life cycle alongside solid familiarity with local and federal electronic filing (CM/ECF) procedures.
- Professional Attributes: Exceptional organizational skills, strong verbal/written communication, and the analytical capacity to independently anticipate trial team needs under tight deadlines.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred.
