Litigation Paralegal
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Full-Time
- Hybrid
- 100,000-130,000 USD / Year
Job Description:
About Our Client
Our client is one of the nation's premier plaintiff securities litigation firms—consistently ranked at the top by Chambers, Benchmark, and Best Lawyers. They prosecute high-profile class actions nationwide on behalf of institutional and individual investors to recoup losses caused by securities, antitrust, and consumer law violations. By design, our client operates as a selective, high-impact firm focused on quality over volume. Their paralegals are not just paper-pushers— they are integral team members who directly contribute to case strategy and factual development alongside world-class attorneys.
Why You Should Join
- High-Impact Work: Go toe-to-toe with the country's largest defense firms on high-stakes, headline-making securities cases.
- Prestige & Reputation: Represent major institutional investors ranging from regional funds to the largest public pension funds in the United States.
- Balanced Hybrid Model: Enjoy a structured hybrid schedule (3 days in-office) that balances collaboration with flexibility.
- Competitive Pay & Perks: Base salary of $100K–$130K (commensurate with experience) plus a discretionary performance bonus, generous paid time off (11–12 legal holidays), 401(k), FSA, and premium medical coverage.
Key Responsibilities
- Litigation Support: Assist attorneys through all phases of securities litigation, including rigorous cite checking, fact checking, and proofreading legal documents.
- Factual & Legal Research: Conduct in-depth research to construct and solidify the factual foundations of complex cases.
- Discovery & e-Discovery Management: Oversee document reviews and manage e-discovery platforms (e.g., Relativity, Everlaw).
- Filings & Tracking: Coordinate and track complex motion filings in federal and state courts.
- Marketing & Business Development: Assist with key administrative/marketing initiatives, including completing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for government entities.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's degree required (four-year degree; paralegal certificates alone without a Bachelor's will not be considered).
- Experience: 2 to 5 years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably within securities, antitrust, or complex commercial class actions.
- Core Skills: Exceptional writing, meticulous proofreading, and sharp organizational skills.
- Schedule: Ability to work in-office 3 days a week. Fully remote work is not available.
- Track Record: Stable work history showing steady progression and a genuine commitment to plaintiff-side legal work.