Litigation Paralegal
Harmon Law Offices, PC seeks a skilled litigation paralegal to assist its attorneys in representing local and national mortgage lenders and servicers in a diverse caseload of creditors’ rights and real estate matters. The position offers the right candidate a great opportunity to develop strong civil litigation skills in a relatively short time by handling both plaintiff’s and defendant’s work in a statewide practice across three states. The firm is willing to consider and train strong entry-level candidates who possess a strong engagement and aptitude for the position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys in managing high-volume and fast-moving caseloads of real estate litigation with a focus on timeliness, efficiency and obtaining the best possible and most cost-effective outcome for clients.
- Draft pleadings and documents including complaints, answers, service documents, motions and discovery requests and responses.
- E-File and serve court pleadings and other documents and maintain electronic archives of all case records.
- Communicate with clients frequently concerning the status of cases.
- Interact with unrepresented parties, outside counsel, court clerks and staff, the firm’s vendors, real estate agents, private investigators, and other stakeholders.
Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree Required
- 0-3 years experience as a paralegal, preferably in real estate or other types of civil litigation.
- The firm will consider and train entry-level candidates who seem to be a good fit for the position.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be focused, have strong multitasking skills, and be extremely detail-oriented.
- Computer literacy and being versed in modern office technology.
- The firm will consider full or part-time remote candidates with a demonstrated ability to work independently. Candidates do need have the ability to come to the office at least occasionally, as circumstances require.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What are your salary expectations? We only ask to ensure alignment from the start. Thank you!
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Newton, MA 02458 (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Newton, MA 02458
