PARALEGAL - Litigation

Bowditch & Dewey is seeking an experienced paralegal for our Litigation Practice Area. The paralegal assists and supports the attorneys in the practice in all phases of litigation from inception through discovery and trial.  This position may reside in either our Southborough or Worcester office.  The role offers a hybrid schedule of 4 in office days and 1 remote day per week and is a full-time, 40 hour per week position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Drafting of pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and correspondence
• Working directly with clients to compile documents and discovery responses
• Managing all aspects of the discovery process
• Assisting in all aspects of trial preparation, including preparing trial binders
• Conducting research on factual topics related to cases
• Working directly with attorneys in docketing court dates and deadlines
• Attending trials and acting as an assistant to the attorney during the court proceedings (when required).
• Maintaining litigation files, reviewing and preparing material for storage or disposal once a case has closed.
• Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties.
• Other related duties as required.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Minimum of five (5) years of paralegal experience in a litigation or similar practice area
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and strong proofreading skills
• Time management and multitasking abilities
• Strong communication skills including strong research and writing skills
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and/or learn new computer programs
• A professional attitude and approach to client service are essential
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to perform duties with minimal supervision and also work as part of a larger team

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent required; Associate Degree or higher preferred; Paralegal Certification preferred

Benefits:  

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the firm. 
• A supportive and collaborative work environment with a team of dedicated professionals. 
• The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below and represents a reasonable estimate of the starting salary range.  The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based job-related factors including experience, geographic location, external market data and our internal market. 

 Hourly rate of $40.00 - $50.00

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for excellence and a desire to contribute to a reputable law firm, we encourage you to apply for our Paralegal position. Take the next step in your career and become part of our success story today!

Dedicated to Diversity: Bowditch & Dewey focuses on inclusive hiring of those candidates having excellent skills with a broad range of experiences, knowledge, and perspectives. Diversity within the Firm promotes an open and mutually respectful workplace and the delivery of superior service to its clients. 

Bowditch is a highly-regarded law firm handling sophisticated transactions, challenging litigation and complex regulatory issues for businesses, families and institutions throughout Massachusetts, the region and beyond.

With more than 70 lawyers seamlessly connected in three strategic Massachusetts offices – Boston, Southborough and Worcester ­– Bowditch is a preeminent law firm, deep in the areas of business and finance, real estate and environmental, litigation, employment and labor, and estate and tax planning, delivering outstanding client satisfaction and big-firm quality legal services.