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What they do
A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
$70,632 / year median in Massachusetts
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Location:
Andover, MASalary:
$80,000 - $100,000 (depending on experience) + amazing benefitsSchedule:
In Office the first few weeks, then hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote)Responsibilities:
Support attorneys through all phases of litigation, including case development, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, appeals, and post-hearing proceedings.Prepare, proofread, and electronically file pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents in state and federal courts.
Manage electronic filing requirements and procedures across multiple jurisdictions.
Coordinate deposition logistics, including scheduling, exhibits, witness materials, and deposition summaries.
Assist with mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trials.
Maintain organized and up-to-date electronic and physical case files.
Coordinate document collection, review, analysis, organization, and production.
Manage eDiscovery workflows using platforms such as Relativity, Nextpoint, Concordance, or similar systems.
Maintain document databases and ensure case materials are accurately organized and accessible.
Prepare privilege logs and assist with discovery responses and productions.
Conduct quality-control reviews of document productions.
Prepare and respond to subpoenas, including government and third-party subpoenas.
Conduct legal, factual, and investigative research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other legal research tools.
Draft correspondence, memoranda, chronologies, case timelines, factual summaries, discovery responses, and investigation reports.
Assist with multi-state legal research, benchmarking, and other substantive research projects.
Support workplace and school-related investigations by conducting research, organizing investigative materials, preparing interview outlines, and compiling witness summaries.
Assist attorneys in developing and organizing factual records and case materials.