Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Health Insurance, Insurance, Legal, Legal Research, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Paralegal, Proofreading, Research Skills, Time Management
LOCATION
Boston, MA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Trueline's client, a well-established civil litigation law firm serving clients across Massachusetts and the surrounding region, is seeking a Civil Litigation Legal Assistant / Paralegal to join their team in Danvers, MA. This hybrid role is ideal for someone who can work independently, stay ahead of deadlines, and provide strong litigation support to busy attorneys handling active matters in state and federal court.
What You'll Do as the Civil Litigation Legal Assistant / Paralegal:
Provide day-to-day legal assistant and paralegal support to one or two attorneys
Prepare, revise, and file court documents in state and federal court
Draft pleadings, discovery materials, correspondence, and routine motions
Track deadlines, maintain calendars, and help move cases forward efficiently
Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files
Conduct legal research and gather supporting case materials
Coordinate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and outside vendors as needed
Support attorneys with case preparation and overall litigation workflow
Must-Haves as the Civil Litigation Legal Assistant / Paralegal:
3-5 years of experience in a litigation support, legal assistant, or paralegal role
Strong civil litigation background
Experience with court filing procedures, including e-filing
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
Strong drafting, proofreading, and organizational skills
Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Professional communication skills and sound judgment
Nice-to-Haves as the Civil Litigation Legal Assistant / Paralegal:
Experience supporting insurance defense or other defense-side litigation practices
Familiarity with both Massachusetts state courts and federal court procedures
Experience supporting more than one attorney at a time
Paralegal certificate or comparable hands-on litigation experience
Prior experience in a hybrid legal support environment
This Role Offers:
Salary range of $60,000-$75,000
Hybrid work arrangement
Health insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Parental leave
Opportunity to join a respected litigation team with consistent workflow and hands-on responsibility