Senior Paralegal - Litigation

Min 7 yrs required

Full-time

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Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 9:00 . to 5:30 . with flexibility to work additional hours as needed to meet business demands.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Other Duties

Please note this job description does not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.


Salary Information:

The salary for this position is competitive and will be commensurate with experience, and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Job Title: Senior Paralegal - Litigation

Experience: 5-7 years of experience in litigation and understanding of FINRA

Location: Boston, Massachusetts

Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience

Department: Litigation Practice Group

Full-Time Position: Monday through Friday, 9:00 . to 5:30 . with flexibility for additional hours as needed.

Responsibilities:

- Manage and organize case and client files
- Coordinate and gather necessary information and evidence for discovery
- Prepare subpoenas and Freedom of Information Requests
- Assist with summarizing depositions and other legal documents
- Prepare trial materials and exhibits
- Coordinate trial logistics and technology resources
- Assist with drafting and proofreading briefs and motions
- Conduct legal and factual research
- Attend firm meetings and continuing education programs
- Adhere to legal and ethical principles
- Utilize technical skills such as document management and research software
- Lift and move items up to 20 pounds as needed
- Travel may be required occasionally

Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Paralegal certificate preferred but not required
- 5-7 years of experience in litigation and FINRA
- Knowledge of legal terminology, principles, and processes
- Familiarity with court rules, procedures, and evidence rules
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks
- Proficiency in MS Office and other legal software programs
- Ability to adapt to change and balance competing demands
- Attention to detail and problem solving skills
- Ability to work in a professional office environment

Work Environment:

This position operates in a professional office environment with standard office equipment. Physical demands may include standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 20 pounds. Travel may be required occasionally.

Salary and Benefits:

The salary for this position is competitive and will be commensurate with experience. A comprehensive benefits package is also included.

About the Law Firm:

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is a leading global law firm with offices across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Our Boston office is seeking a Senior Paralegal for our Litigation Practice Group. This position offers a challenging and dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and development. Join our team and make a difference in the legal industry. Apply today!

editorial support and research support

with supervision, assist with the compilation, drafting , proofreading, editing, and gathering of factual support for briefs and dispositive motions

draft correspondence, reports, documents and other written material

with direction, summarize and analyze factual and statistical

perform editorial and research support

with direction, bluebook and cite check briefs and dispositive motions

with supervision, conduct online legal and factual research

perform cite-checking, shepardizing and legal research both manually and electronically

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