Contract-to-Hire Civil Litigation Paralegal

Beacon Hill’s client is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in all phases of the litigation process. This role involves substantive legal work, including case management, legal research, document preparation, court filings, trial preparation, and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters from intake through resolution, maintaining case files and ensuring compliance with court deadlines, scheduling orders, and statutes of limitations.
• Organize, review, and manage documents, evidence, and discovery materials.
• Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, correspondence, and other litigation-related documents.
• File documents with state and federal courts through electronic filing systems and coordinate with courts, clients, experts, witnesses, and opposing counsel.
• Conduct legal research and summarize findings regarding statutes, regulations, court rules, and case law.
• Serve as a point of contact for clients, gathering information and documentation and providing professional communication regarding case matters.
• Assist attorneys with hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation, including the preparation of exhibits, witness materials, and trial binders.
• Maintain calendaring systems, support billing and time-entry functions, and assist with other litigation-related projects as needed.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, or Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• 1-5+ years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm.
• Experience with court rules, filing procedures, and litigation workflows.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Skills

• Excellent legal writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, document management systems, and legal research platforms such as LexisNexis.
• Experience with case management and document management software preferred.

Additional Information

• This position includes both billable and administrative responsibilities.