Paralegal Assistant - Litigation (Hybrid)

We are a Firm where people truly believe in what they do and strive to achieve the highest standards of performance and success. This position is based in our Boston office. Description We are seeking a Paralegal Assistant to join our team. The Paralegal Assistant is responsible for providing assistance to paralegals and/or practice assistant teams with a broad range of clerical case-related supporting activities. This includes tasks such as: document numbering and organization, labeling folders, filing and other projects that do not require advanced training or substantive knowledge of the transaction or litigation processes. The Paralegal Assistant will file, organize and retrieves documents arranged according to the firm’s system and performs work under direct supervision. The Paralegal Assistant will handle basic issues and problems, and refer more complex issues to higher-level staff. In some practice areas, may have an annual billable requirement of 650 hours. Key Responsibilities Include Under the direction of a paralegal or attorney, applies knowledge to assist in providing support by gathering documents and information for assignments. Collaborates with team to conduct research and analyze documents to prepare reports of findings. Applies knowledge to assist with proper filing of documents with regulatory authorities, courts, other tribunals, monitors status and distributes copies. Prepare materials (files and/or binders) for trial, arbitrations, mediations, closings, and other practice specific events/meetings. Compile documents in support of briefs and to organize document productions. May be responsible for UCC filings/renewals/lien searches. Maintain status report of open issues. Perform physical and electronic filing, indexing and active file maintenance. Performs special projects and other duties as assigned. This may include backup for other office support areas. Qualifications A minimum of 1 year in paralegal legal support or related experience. Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Preferred experience with database and supporting a legal practice group. Accurate computer typing skills. Written communication skills. Ability to lift heavy boxes weighing 35 pounds. Minimum Education Bachelor’s degree in a related field or the equivalent combination in education and experience. Benefits:

Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to the resources they need to be their best both professionally and personally, which includes resources that encourage individuals to focus on their health and well-being. We offer comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability insurance, tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, FSAs for dependent care, health advocacy services, behavioral health and counseling resources, 401(k), profit sharing, pre-tax transit and parking program, backup dependent care, senior care planning support, resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers, and paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents. Holland & Knight is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other factor prohibited by law.

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