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Robert Half Litigation Paralegal in Boston, Massachusetts
Description
Robert Half Legal Permanent Placement is seeking a Litigation Paralegal will provide comprehensive legal support, handling various responsibilities related to litigation for our Boston client.
The successful candidate should be comfortable handling confidential and sensitive information with integrity and discretion and be familiar with federal versus state court differences. Previous experience in electronic discovery (eDiscovery) is desirable, but in the absence, a tech-savvy candidate willing to be trained will be considered. Hybrid 3days WFH/2 Days in the office.
Main duties and Responsibilities:
Comply with the ethical requirements as stated by the Rules of Professional Conduct.
Apply knowledge of the Federal Rules of Evidence.
Understand differences between litigation areas in federal versus state courts.
Create, organize and maintain document indexes and lists.
Undertake legal research using all accessible resources including libraries and computer data systems.
Prepare legal documents such as complaints, motions, petitions, subpoenas.
Assist in trial preparation—which includes file organization, trial book preparation, exhibit compilation, and attorney assistance during trial.
Arrange witness attendance at depositions, hearings and trials.
Conduct independent reading, analysis, and understanding of statutes, regulations and cases.
Administer eDiscovery databases, monitoring updates and maintenance.
Draft legal memoranda and basic correspondence.
CEDS certificate holders or candidates with a strong understanding of Electronic Discovery and Litigation Support environments are highly preferred.
Requirements
Requirements/Abilities:
Four-year college degree or paralegal certificate.
At least 2-3 years of relevant on-the-job experience.
Working knowledge of standard office equipment.
Excellent attention to detail.
Strong organizational and prioritizing skills.
Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals.
Mental tenacity to manage and maintain multiple cases simultaneously.
Physical capacity to handle regular office tasks and lifting of up to 20 pounds.
Willingness to travel to private and public buildings, locally and statewide, to support legal matters as required.
Ability to work more than 35 hours per week and irregular hours if necessary.
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
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