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Legal · Boston, MA
Paralegal jobs in Boston, MA
Paralegals support attorneys by drafting documents, managing case files, conducting legal research, and preparing for filings, hearings, and trials under attorney supervision.
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$26–$55/hr
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Are you ready to make a meaningful impact as a Family Law Paralegal? At Martino Law Group, LLC, we're seeking a dedicated professional to support our team as we navigate the intricacies of family law. You'll play a vital…
$30 per hour
Company Description Daly, Crowley, Mofford & Durkee, LLP is a specialty law firm focused on delivering high-quality intellectual property services, including patents, copyrights, trademarks, and licensing. The team combi…
Legal Secretary / Assistant Kiernan Trebach LLP | Boston, MA _____________________________________________________________________ About the Firm We are a Civil Litigation Defense Law Firm. Our mission is focused on a sl…
$60k - $75k
litigation law firm serving clients across Massachusetts and the surrounding region, is seeking a Civil Litigation Legal Assistant / Paralegal to join their team in Danvers, MA. This hybrid role is ideal for someone who…
$90k - $150k
planning and probate practice This is a role for an attorney with a business owner’s mentality who will work with an experienced paralegal and client success coordinator. You’ll own client relationships, lead your own ma…
• • • • • • • • Trademark Docketing Paralegal Who We Are: Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, gu…
$68k - $75k
Summary The Litigation Paralegal plays an important role in supporting the day-to-day work of ACLUM’s Legal department. The focus of this role is to perform administrative tasks in support of litigation and department op…
$90k - $110k
Trust & Estate Paralegal - Boston, MA A respected and well-established firm is seeking an experienced Trust & Estate Paralegal to join its growing private wealth practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-or…
We are partnering with a well-established law firm to identify an experienced Employee Benefits & ERISA Paralegal to support a busy legal team handling complex benefits, insurance, and union-related matters. This role is…
Paralegal Employment Type: Full-Time, Mid-Level Department: Legal CGS is seeking a dedicated Paralegal to join a fast-paced and hard-working team to assist with any legal accounts. As a Paralegal, you will play a key rol…
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What paralegals earn in Boston
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $26–$34 | $54k–$70k |
| Mid level | $33–$43 | $68k–$90k |
| Senior | $40–$55 | $84k–$115k |
Adjusted for the Boston market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Legal research (Westlaw, Lexis)Drafting pleadings and discoveryE-filing and court proceduresCase management softwareDocument review and e-discoveryCalendaring and deadlinesMeticulous attention to detailClient communicationConfidentiality
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through how you manage deadlines across multiple active cases.
Describe a redundant system: court rules-based calendaring, reminders at set intervals, and double-checking computation of dates. A missed deadline story handled well is acceptable; a casual attitude is not.
What experience do you have drafting discovery and pleadings?
Be specific about documents: interrogatories, requests for production, deposition summaries, motions. Note that attorneys reviewed and signed, showing you know the supervision boundary.
How do you handle a client who asks you for legal advice?
The expected answer: acknowledge the question, explain you cannot give legal advice, and route it to the attorney promptly. This tests your understanding of unauthorized practice.
Describe your legal research process for an unfamiliar issue.
Show method: secondary sources first for orientation, then primary authority on Westlaw or Lexis, checking citations are still good law, and summarizing findings in a memo.
Tell me about preparing for a trial or major hearing.
Walk through exhibits, witness binders, subpoenas, and logistics, and how you kept the attorney supplied in the moment. Calm logistics under pressure is the trait being tested.
How do you handle confidential information, especially in a small community or firm?
Give concrete habits: clean desk, locked files, careful email addressing, and never discussing matters outside the team, plus conflict-check awareness.
What practice areas have you supported, and which do you prefer?
Be honest and map your experience to the firm's practice. Preferring their area with a reason grounded in the work reads as genuine fit.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For paralegals specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List your paralegal certificate or degree and credentials like NALA CP or ACP, plus notary commission if you hold one.
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Name your practice areas and what you actually did in each, for example drafted discovery responses in personal injury litigation.
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Show software fluency: Westlaw or Lexis, Clio, Relativity or other e-discovery platforms, and state e-filing systems.
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Quantify caseload and output: number of active matters supported, filings per month, or pages of document review handled.
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Highlight deadline and trial support work explicitly; reliability under court deadlines is the core hiring concern.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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