Legal Assistant

2-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Experienced Legal Assistant - Litigation Practice
Salary: Competitive salary based on experience
Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience as a Legal Assistant in a litigation practice

Law Firm seeking Experienced Legal Assistant for Litigation Practice

H1: Join Our Litigation Practice as an Experienced Legal Assistant
H2: Competitive Salary and In-Person Role Available

The Law Firm is currently looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Litigation Practice. This is a full-time position, working Monday through Friday in our Wellesley office. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years experience as a Legal Assistant in a litigation practice.

As a Legal Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting attorneys with all stages of the litigation process, including filing of 9A, calendaring civil pretrial motions, discovery, and trial deadlines. You must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to prioritize and organize effectively. Your responsibilities will also include drafting and issuing subpoenas, creating and updating litigation files, and assisting with all aspects of case management.

To be successful in this role, you must have a strong understanding of Superior Court rules and deadlines. You will also be responsible for organizing and electronically filing pleadings, coordinating and scheduling calendar/docketing, and managing all relevant documents in a database. The ability to work independently and as part of a team is crucial in this role.

We offer a competitive salary based on experience, and the opportunity to work in-person in our Wellesley office. We are looking for someone who is dedicated, detail-oriented, and has a passion for the legal field. If you have the necessary experience and skills, we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

- Assist attorneys with all stages of the litigation process
- Draft and issue subpoenas
- Create and update litigation files
- Organize and electronically file pleadings
- Coordinate and schedule calendar/docketing
- Manage all relevant documents in a database
- Prioritize and organize effectively
- Understand Superior Court rules and deadlines
- Work independently and as part of a team

Requirements:

- Minimum of 2 years experience as a Legal Assistant in a litigation practice
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong understanding of Superior Court rules and deadlines
- Ability to prioritize and organize effectively
- Detail-oriented and dedicated to the legal field

Salary Information:

The salary for this position is competitive and based on experience.

Experience Information:

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years experience as a Legal Assistant in a litigation practice.

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Health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off

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Legal Assistant, Litigation Process, Communication, Superior Court Rules, Drafting, Issuing Subpoenas, Case Management, Organizing, Electronic Filing, Calendar Scheduling, Data Base Management, Prioritization, Organization

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Please submit your resume and cover letter to [contact person name] at [email address] or by mail to [company address]

Qualification and Experience Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, knowledge of the litigation process and court rules

Legal