LIFE SCIENCES CORPORATE - MID-LEVEL ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY - HYBRIDOpen to Multiple Locations...full list found at the bottom of this description.HYBRIDA premier top-20 AmLaw firm is seeking a driven Associate Attorney to jo…
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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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ASSOCIATEATTORNEY-LIFESCIENCESINTELLECTUALPROPERTYIntellectualProperty,PatentProsecution&LitigationPracticeGroupLocations:Boston,MA; Denver, CO; New York, NY; Palo Alto, CA; or Washington, DC HYBRIDOurclient,aleadinginte…
$192.4k - $302.39k
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$128k - $217k
Job DescriptionAt K&L Gates, we are looking for smart, imaginative and hard-working people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas to join us. Perhaps our search for talented visionaries and your search for impor…
We Are:We are a global collective of innovators applying the New every day to improve the way the world works and lives. New doesn’t mean being ahead of the curve; new is pushing forward the curve, riding the edge where…
$107.89k - $161.83k
Job DescriptionJust imagine helping shape how millions of people experience LEGO products through online retail, digital marketing, and consumer services. Then make it real.About the roleAs our Corporate Counsel, you'll…
$100k - $145k
Our client, a well-established law firm, is looking for an Associate Attorney to join their team in Boston, Massachusetts. This role is well suited for an attorney with civil litigation experience who wants meaningful co…
$117k - $175.4k
Your work days are brighter here.We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and ag…
$225k - $320k
Knowledge Management Attorney - Private CompaniesCooley is seeking a Knowledge Management Attorney to join the Practice Engineering team within the Innovation department.About Cooley: Cooley is a global law firm with an…
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$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…
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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
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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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