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Paralegal - Tria
Boston, MA H1: Paralegal - Trial - Boston Duane Morris LLP is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join their 30 attorney Boston office. This role offers competitive benefits and salaries. The right candidate must have a minimum of 4-5 years of law firm experience in the Paralegal role and substantial experience in all aspects of Intellectual Property litigation and complex litigation. H2: Essential Functions • Prepare, organize, and file documents and correspondence with the court • Conduct legal research • Update and maintain docketing and filing as well as internal databases • Prepare witness and other materials for case preparation • Organize relevant documents for attorney review and case preparation • Prepare for depositions, including the preparation of discovery requests; facilitate service of process and coordinating examinations before trial (EBT) • Draft pleadings, motions, briefs • Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics, etc.) • Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes • Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices • Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests • Assist between trial teams and internal/external third parties; conducts investigations engage in on-line legal research; develop pleadings; prepare motions and other pertinent legal documents/forms for review by assigned attorney; assist in discovery • Accurately and consistently track and record all related billable and non-billable time • Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices • Drafting of correspondence, notices, and affidavits • Proofread as needed. H2: Experience/Qualifications • Must be proficient in Electronic Court Filing, in federal and state courts, E-discovery, litigation software and other web-based litigation databases • Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills are necessary • Proficient in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint • The individual must be able to handle multiple, concurrent projects and generate quality work product in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment • Flexibility to work additional hours overtime, as needed, is necessary as is the flexibility to travel on occasion when working with attorneys during a trial • Certification or associate’s degree in paralegal studies (bachelor’s degree is preferred) • Minimum of 4-5 years’ experience in a paralegal role H2: Benefits • Comprehensive healthcare, dental, vision and prescription plans • Commuter, HSA and FSA spending accounts • Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance coverage • 401k and pension plan • 22 PTO days, 11 paid holidays • Employee referral bonus ($3,000.00) • Professional development training • Fertility support benefits Duane Morris is offering a competitive salary and benefits package for this position. The right candidate must have a minimum of 4-5 years of law firm experience in the Paralegal role and substantial experience in all aspects of Intellectual Property litigation and complex litigation. This role offers a great opportunity for growth and professional development. |
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