Paralegal

Position Summary: Researches law, investigates facts, and prepares documents to assist attorneys. Under general supervision, researches and analyzes law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes to prepare legal documents, such as briefs, pleadings, appeals for review, approval, and use by attorney. Essential Functions: Researches law, investigates facts, and prepares documents to assist attorneys with matters. Summarizes legal documents Organizes and indexes case files Determines and calendars deadlines Performs wide variety of legal research and data compilation Files pleadings with court clerk Prepares reports, correspondence, declarations and complaints Drafts a variety of legal documents Prepares affidavits or documents and maintains document file Prepares for mediations and trials Assists Attorneys at trial Assists Attorney in preparation for depositions Communicates with witnesses and experts Scheduling Enters billing and expense data into Firm system in a timely manner Requirements: Paralegal certification / degree from accredited college or university preferred 1\+ years of paralegal or combination of paralegal and legal secretary experience Proficient in all Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Lexis\-Nexis and WestLaw, Document Management System, expense and billing systems Wage Transparency: The pay range for this remote position varies by location. Pursuant to the applicable state and local regulations the pay range for each location is listed below. Actual compensation is contingent on relevant experience, education, skills, and other job\-related factors as permitted by law. This role is also eligible for performance\-based bonuses and the benefits described below. Ogletree is a multi\-state employer. The pay ranges listed reflect compensation for the specific location identified. For roles performed in locations not listed, compensation will be determined based on the applicable location for the position. The application deadline for this position is 12/31/2026\. California: Pay range $ 52,105 to $ 79,530 Colorado: Pay range $55,675 to $72,050 Connecticut: Pay $58,480 to $ 75,680 Illinois: Pay range $58,480 to $ 75,680 Jersey City, New Jersey: Pay range $61,455 to $79,530 Nevada: $50,490 to $65,340 Maryland: Pay range $52,105 to $67,430 Massachusetts: Pay range $61,455 to $79,530 Minnesota: Pay range $52,105 to $67,430 New Jersey: Pay range $61,455 to $79,530 New York City, New York: Pay range $61,455 to $79,530 New York State: Pay range $61,455 to $79,530 Ohio: Pay range $50,490 to $65,340 Rhode Island: Pay range $50,490 to $65,340 Washington, D.C.: Pay range $58,480 to $ 75,680 Washington (State): Pay range $58,480 to $ 75,680 Benefits: Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including: Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental \& Vision coverage, Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program. Contact Information: If you have questions, please e\-mail Libby Naikelis at libby.naikelis@ogletree.com with “Paralegal \- Boston" in the subject line. Please note, applications submitted via e\-mail will not be considered. Firm Overview: Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment\-related legal matters. Best Law Firms® has named Ogletree Deakins a “Law Firm of the Year” for 14 consecutive years. In the 2025 edition, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Litigation – Labor and Employment category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 1,100 attorneys located in 60 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including many of the Fortune 50 companies in the U.S. We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments. Equal Opportunity Employer.