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Description

Our client, a successful and busy law firm, is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support attorneys in the Employment department handling a broad range of employment matters, including discrimination claims, wage and hour disputes, wrongful termination actions, compliance matters, and general advisory work. The ideal candidate thrives under deadlines, is highly organized, and has direct experience supporting litigation from case intake through trial or settlement.

Schedule: Hybrid (3 days in, 2 days remote) after onboarding

Salary: $70,000 - $75,000 (depending on experience) + great benefits!

Responsibilities:

+ Draft, format, and proofread legal documents, including pleadings, discovery requests/responses, demand letters, subpoenas, and correspondence.

+ Assist with case management: organizing case files, maintaining calendars, tracking deadlines, and coordinating schedules.

+ Prepare and file documents with state and federal courts (including e-filing and federal PACER/ECF systems).

+ Support attorneys with phases of litigation: fact development, document review, deposition preparation, and trial preparation.

+ Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.

+ Manage document production, including organizing documents and preparing exhibits.

+ Handle administrative tasks such as billing, travel arrangements, time entry, and file maintenance.

Requirements

Requirements:

+ 2 or more years of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal in litigation

+ Proficiency with court filing procedures in Massachusetts state and federal courts.

+ Strong command of legal terminology, litigation workflow, and document formatting.

+ Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

+ Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

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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