Litigation Paralegal

MG+M The Law Firm is a nationally renowned litigation law firm concentrating on complex civil matters. The firm?s expertise is diverse but focused in the areas of toxic tort, complex product liability, local government, general liability, and commercial litigation. We approach litigation as a unified team, integrating our efforts with those of our clients to advance their interests wherever they do business. Our goal is always to deliver optimal results at the best possible value. MG+M has an immediate opening for a paralegal in our Boston office.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple complex litigation matters simultaneously.
• Assist with all aspects of trial preparation and logistics, administrative/case management, client reporting, expert retention, and client communication.
• Monitor case filings and provide detailed assessments to attorneys.
• Draft and prepare initial drafts of various pre-trial motions, dispositive motions, motions in limine, and other pre-trial pleadings.
• Review and evaluate discovery documents including medical records, sales documents, employment records, and other case material.
• Compose case assessments and evaluations for review by associates and partners.
• Contemporaneous accounting and submission of personal billable time.
• Attendance at trials assisting trial team with all trial related matters.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3+ years' general litigation experience is required. Experience in asbestos defense litigation a plus.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient interpersonal skills including effective communication with both attorneys and other paralegals to accomplish goals, as well as client communications.
• The ability to both work both independently and as part of a larger team.
• Effective problem-solving capabilities.
• Preference to mid-level candidates with experience using legal systems such as Westlaw, File & Serve Xpress, PACER.

Why Should You Apply?

MG+M offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k).

MG+M will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant?s age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status. We are committed to cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity as a fundamental value.

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