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Assistant Civil Rights Paralegal Jobs in Massachusetts

Freeman Mathis and Gary LLP

Paralegal Manager

Boston, MA · On-site

$48.08 - $64.90/hr

Monitor costs and expenses to assist in budget preparation * Assists in analyzing and reporting on ... Assists attorneys with the preparation of a civil case for trial * Obtains, reviews, analyzes, and ...

Freeman Mathis & Gary

Paralegal Manager

Boston, MA

$100K - $135K/yr

Monitor costs and expenses to assist in budget preparation * Assists in analyzing and reporting on ... Assists attorneys with the preparation of a civil case for trial * Obtains, reviews, analyzes, and ...

Robert Half

Paralegal

Taunton, MA · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

... schedule. * Assist with probate-related issues and other connected legal matters when they ... Conduct legal and factual research related to civil litigation and family law matters as needed.

Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation

Paralegal

Boston, MA

$66K - $91K/yr

The position requires organizational skills, attention to detail, experience in civil litigation ... Maintain accurate case information in the firm's case management system. * Assist with preparation ...

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What is the difference between Assistant Civil Rights Paralegal vs Civil Rights Paralegal?

AspectAssistant Civil Rights ParalegalCivil Rights Paralegal
CredentialsAssociate's degree or paralegal certificationAssociate's degree or paralegal certification
Work EnvironmentSupport role, assisting senior paralegals and attorneysPerforming substantive legal tasks independently
Employer UsageLegal firms, nonprofits, government agenciesLegal firms, advocacy organizations, government offices

The main difference is that an Assistant Civil Rights Paralegal typically supports and assists civil rights paralegals and attorneys, often handling administrative or preparatory tasks. Civil Rights Paralegals usually perform more substantive legal work independently, such as drafting documents and conducting research. Both roles require similar credentials and work in similar environments, but the assistant role is more supportive in nature.

What are the most commonly searched types of Civil Rights Paralegal jobs in Massachusetts? The most popular types of Civil Rights Paralegal jobs in Massachusetts are:
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Civil Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assisntant

Trueline

Boston, MA • On-site

$60K - $75K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Trueline's client, a well-established civil 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 can work independently, stay ahead of deadlines, and provide strong litigation support to busy attorneys handling active matters in state and federal court.
What You'll Do as the Civil Litigation Legal Assistant / Paralegal:
  • Provide day-to-day legal assistant and paralegal support to one or two attorneys
  • Prepare, revise, and file court documents in state and federal court
  • Draft pleadings, discovery materials, correspondence, and routine motions
  • Track deadlines, maintain calendars, and help move cases forward efficiently
  • Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files
  • Conduct legal research and gather supporting case materials
  • Coordinate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and outside vendors as needed
  • Support attorneys with case preparation and overall litigation workflow

Must-Haves as the Civil Litigation Legal Assistant / Paralegal:
  • 3-5 years of experience in a litigation support, legal assistant, or paralegal role
  • Strong civil litigation background
  • Experience with court filing procedures, including e-filing
  • Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
  • Strong drafting, proofreading, and organizational skills
  • Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
  • Professional communication skills and sound judgment

Nice-to-Haves as the Civil Litigation Legal Assistant / Paralegal:
  • Experience supporting insurance defense or other defense-side litigation practices
  • Familiarity with both Massachusetts state courts and federal court procedures
  • Experience supporting more than one attorney at a time
  • Paralegal certificate or comparable hands-on litigation experience
  • Prior experience in a hybrid legal support environment

This Role Offers:
  • Salary range of $60,000-$75,000
  • Hybrid work arrangement
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Opportunity to join a respected litigation team with consistent workflow and hands-on responsibility

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