Job description

Professional, self-motivated, tech-savvy, committed individual sought to provide paralegal support in a fast-paced, exciting work environment performing case management, document production, briefing and trial preparation in the firm’s Government Investigations and White Collar Defense practice.

A career at Nixon Peabody is the opportunity to do work that matters. It’s the chance to use your knowledge to shape what’s ahead. To share, to innovate, to learn at a firm that taps the power of collective thinking.

We’ve created a dynamic, energizing environment that promotes success for our clients and each other. We offer fast growth, connectedness and training in business as well as law. And our rigorous standards assure you are part of a diverse team of top talent at every turn.

If you’re someone who’s looking toward the future, we’d love to hear from you.

Location: Boston, MA

Responsibilities:

• Follow basic legal procedures.
• Assist with trial preparation.
• Draft basic correspondence.
• Coordinate service of process (local and nationwide).
• Work with vendors relating to remote depositions and legal material requests.
• Assist with the delivery/filing of court documents, records and copy requests.
• Prepare for depositions of witnesses in cases.
• Complete projects within given deadlines.
• Provide status updates throughout the projects.
• Coordinate projects with direct supervision from attorneys and senior paralegals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Work experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
• Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• 0 - 3 years of paralegal experience is preferred
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to interact with internal and external personnel of all levels.
• Attention to detail with the ability to meet varying deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic knowledge of the practice area.
• Ability to learn practice support systems and group specific software.
• Exhibits a substantial willingness to learn from senior paralegals.
• Proficient knowledge of applications typically used (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite).

Nixon Peabody LLP is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer: Disability / Female / Gender Identity / Minority / Sexual Orientation / Veteran.

To comply with Federal law, Nixon Peabody participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are verified through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm their identity and employment eligibility. Please refer to the Notice of E-Verify Participation and the Right to Work posters on the Nixon Peabody Careers page for more information.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Boston, MA 02109

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