Litigation Paralegal

Coastal Wave Recruiting

. Independently manage litigation matters and maintain organized case files .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $850,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing complex civil litigation matters, including discovery, depositions, and trial preparation. Possesses strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills essential for effective case management and collaboration with legal professionals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Defense Litigation Paralegal ExperienceComplex Civil Litigation SupportLitigation Lifecycle KnowledgeBillable-Hour ManagementOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Discovery Requests ReviewPleadings DraftingMotions PreparationDeposition CoordinationTrial Preparation AssistanceCase Document AnalysisMedical Records OrganizationCase Calendar ManagementBillable-Hour Record MaintenanceDeadline Management

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationDetail-OrientedIndependent Work AbilityEffective Collaboration

Industry Keywords

General LiabilityProduct LiabilityToxic TortEnvironmental LiabilityCivil Litigation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently manage litigation matters and maintain organized case files
Support local and national litigation accounts throughout Massachusetts
Assist attorneys throughout all phases of litigation
Review, analyze, prepare, and respond to discovery requests
Draft and assist with pleadings, motions, correspondence, and other litigation documents
Coordinate and assist with depositions
Prepare witnesses and materials for depositions and trial
Organize and analyze medical records, case documents, discovery materials, and other evidence
Assist with trial preparation and provide trial support as needed
Coordinate with attorneys, clients, experts, witnesses, and outside vendors
Manage deadlines, court filings, and case calendars
Maintain accurate and timely billable-hour records

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of defense litigation paralegal experience required
Significant experience supporting complex civil litigation matters
Experience with general liability, product liability, toxic tort, environmental liability, or other complex defense litigation strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of the litigation lifecycle, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation
Experience managing multiple cases and competing deadlines
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and other legal professionals
Excellent organizational and case-management skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented with the ability to analyze complex case materials
Comfortable working in a billable-hour environment
Ability to meet an annual 1,500-hour billable requirement
Career paralegal interested in building a long-term career within the paralegal profession
Candidates currently attending law school or actively planning to attend law school are not the target profile

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Two weeks of PTO, negotiable
Full benefits package
Flexibility depending on experience
Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office / 2 days remote