Litigation Paralegal - Employment Law

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ABOUT THE JOB

Help people who were wronged at work take on the employers who wronged them.

Our client is a plaintiff-side trial firm with a national reputation and offices across the country. They only represent plaintiffs, and on the employment team in Boston that means workers: people who were fired for reporting what was wrong, harassed on the job, or pushed out because of who they are. They’re usually up against an employer with more money and more lawyers than they’ll ever have. This team is how they even the odds.

You’ll be paired one-to-one with a trial attorney, and you’ll know the file, the client, and the calendar as well as they do. You’re in each case from the first pleading through discovery, depositions, and hearings, and the firm builds every case for the courtroom. You’re also the steady voice the client hears from, often during the hardest stretch of their working life.

When a case goes right, someone who was told to keep quiet gets heard, the record gets set straight, and an employer has to answer for what it did. That changes one person’s life, and it can change how a company treats the next person who works there. The firm is growing quickly and hiring people who want to help build what comes next.

THE MANDATE

Our client is clear about who will thrive in this role, and who won’t.

They’re not looking for someone who’s still learning how a case moves through the courts, or someone who waits for the next assignment to land. They’re not looking for a paralegal who’d rather stay behind the documents than pick up the phone with a client.

They’re seeking an experienced paralegal who chose the plaintiff side on purpose: someone passionate about the work, detail-oriented, and known for follow-through, who enjoys client contact and takes pride in moving cases forward. The right person welcomes a challenge and wants the whole team to win.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Help draft the pleadings that tell a client’s story and the discovery that gets answers from the other side
• Run the case file and e-discovery, from document review through production, and find the emails and records that show what happened
• Handle the prep for hearings, depositions, and witness interviews, so your attorney walks in knowing the record cold
• Research the law and the facts behind each case
• Stay in close contact with clients and witnesses, and communicate with opposing counsel
• Keep calendars and timekeeping accurate, since a missed deadline can cost a client their case, and pick up other assignments as cases require

IDEAL PROFILE

• 5+ years of experience in plaintiff litigation; a background in employment litigation is a plus
• A deep working knowledge of the legal process
• Fluent in Microsoft Office, e-discovery platforms, and legal research tools
• Organized and detail-oriented, with follow-through your attorney can count on
• A clear communicator and a problem solver
• Works well independently and as part of a team

LOCATION & WORK MODEL

• Boston, MA
• Overtime and travel are rare; you’re willing when a case calls for it

COMPENSATION

Pay: $45 to $59 per hour

The firm offers an excellent benefits package. Details will be provided during the interview process.

ABOUT THIS SEARCH

This search is being conducted by Signal & Strand, a boutique recruiting and people operations firm headquartered in Long Beach, CA with national and international reach, on behalf of our client. The firm’s name will be shared with candidates as the conversation moves forward. Interested candidates and referrals can be directed to Kase Konkright, Founder, at kase@signalandstrand.com. All inquiries are held in confidence.

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Base Compensation Range

$93,600—$122,720 USD

Equal Opportunity & Non-Discrimination Statement

Signal and Strand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We—and our clients—do not discriminate in employment or contracting on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We comply fully with the provisions of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.