Litigation Legal Assistant

MGC Legal Staff Career•Boston, MA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Join MGC's Coverage Team in Boston, MA! At MGC, we redefine the law firm experience. As a highly respected, technology-driven law firm celebrating 30 years of excellence in 2025 spanning 23 offices across 12 states, we're not your typical law firm. We offer flexible work arrangements and competitive compensation packages for motivated candidates eager to succeed. We are currently seeking an experienced legal assistant to join our Litigation Coverage team in our Boston office. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of related work experience. High school diploma required.

Requirements

Ability to type 50+ wpm
Familiarity with transcription and transcription devices
Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate by e-mail and telephone with a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff and to provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact
Possess excellent organizational skills and pay close attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ability to gain competence in database management systems
Must possess ability to take initiative and handle various tasks simultaneously while working efficiently, effectively and independently under minimal supervision
Must have ability to work in a high-pressure environment

Responsibilities

Log incoming mail using ProLaw and its dockets, e-mail mail to attorney and paralegal
Proofread pleadings, discovery, letters, client reports at attorney’s request
Schedule depositions, mediations, hearings and other meetings
Coordinate travel, conference room reservation, conference calls, etc.
Serve pleadings and discovery at attorney’s request with preparation of standard enclosure letters as needed
Submit budgets at attorney direction
Check court rosters for hearings and trials
Copy and mail outgoing regular, overnight and certified mail
Follow up to ensure executed and filed settlement documents are received
Send closing file letter to client(s) and request final bill (at attorney direction)
Other non-billable tasks as assigned
Cooperates with co-workers
Responds politely to internal staff, clients, vendors, etc.