Legal Assistant - Trial & Defense

The Role

Clyde & Co’s Boston office is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support our insurance defense litigation team. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and work independently. Must have knowledge of eFiling procedures for Federal and State Courts. Additionally, excellent spelling and proofreading skills are required.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to litigation attorneys/paralegals
• Provide exceptional, detailed-oriented skills in reviewing and proofreading correspondence and documents
• Produce accurate documents and correspondence in a timely manner
• Ability to file (electronically or by courier service) briefs and other documents with various federal, state, and appellate courts with minimal supervision
• Manage multiple attorney calendars using Outlook calendars to schedule appointments, meetings
• Calculating and inputting case related deadlines into firm's docketing program.
• Maintain electronic files for client matters
• Preparing shells for various pleadings, discovery, motions, and correspondence
• Oversee arrangements for in-house and external depositions, including booking court reporters
• Reception and office coordination duties.
• Perform other administrative duties as they arise

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-8+ years litigation experience in a law firm setting. Insurance defense experience is preferred, but not required
• High School diploma or GED required
• Extensive experience in handling and completing State and Federal eFilings
• Proficient to advanced user of Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Proficient to advanced user of PDF programs such as Adobe, Nuance/Kofax, etc.
• Applicant must be detailed oriented and highly motivated with the ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Impressive command of grammar and punctuation
• Must have experience with iManage or equivalent document management system

Benefits offered include: generous paid time off; medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401K Safe Harbor contribution; Life/AD&D Disability; Flexible Spending Account; Supplemental Medical Accident Insurance; Supplemental Critical Illness Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Pet Insurance; Commuter Benefits.

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 490 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.    

We offer a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning and wellbeing initiatives.

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our core values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.
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