Litigation Services Attorney

Job Title:
Litigation Services Attorney

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm located in Boston, MA is seeking an experienced Litigation Services Attorney to join their dynamic team. This position offers a unique opportunity for individuals with a strong understanding of litigation procedures, court rules, and strategic legal research to contribute to the firm’s litigation success. The role involves providing high-level legal analysis and strategic guidance, as well as supporting litigation teams in complex procedural matters, deadlines, and court filings.

Duties:

• Conduct judicial research to develop profiles and analytics on specific judges, including transcript reviews.
• Oversee and maintain a comprehensive litigation calendar, tracking deadlines for contested matters using a firm-approved calendaring system.
• Coordinate and execute court services, including retrieving court documents, filing client and firm court documents, and managing litigation mail.
• Prepare detailed procedural roadmaps to guide attorneys through court filings, ensuring compliance with complex rules and offering strategic insights based on judicial preferences.
• Safeguard and maintain confidential, privileged, or proprietary information by firm policies.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a practicing litigation attorney and/or attorney in a Docket/Calendar/Litigation Services environment
• In-depth knowledge of court rules and procedures across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ability to apply complex legal principles and procedural rules efficiently.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to convey complex information concisely.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Current Bar admission in Massachusetts (MA).

Skills:

• Proficiency with legal research platforms such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, CourtLink, and Lex Machina.
• Advanced knowledge of litigation procedures and calendaring systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Job Location:
Boston, MA (Hybrid work arrangement available).

Benefits:

• Comprehensive healthcare, life, and disability insurance coverage.
• Generous 401(k) plan with company matching.
• 11+ paid holidays annually, plus a PTO program that accrues 23 days in the first year and increases with tenure.
• Mental health and well-being programs, including mindfulness and resiliency services.
• Professional development opportunities and employee discounts.
• A culture of inclusion, diversity, and global affinity groups.

The Massachusetts law office was set up one year ago. There are eight areas of practice offered at this location. Disciplines include capital markets, emerging companies, mergers-acquisitions, private equity, public offerings, technology transactions, transactional tax and venture capital. Some of their practice industries served include biotechnology, clean tech, communications and internet-digital media. There are twenty-three skillful attorneys on staff.