Paralegal, Litigation Job at Bright Horizons (Newton)

Paralegal, Litigation

Bright Horizons

Location:
United States Of America , Newton

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

61000.00 - 80000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

This Paralegal, Litigation role will assist with the day to day functions of the Bright Horizons’ Legal Department. This role is ideal for a paralegal with a strong background in civil litigation; who thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. You will be responsible for conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, managing cases and coordinating discovery, as well as assisting with the day-to-day functions of the Bright Horizons’ Legal Department. This Hybrid role requires in-person (3 days a week) work at our Newton, MA headquarters.

Job Responsibility:

Assist with licensing compliance matters and other sensitive issues through preparation of documents and by engaging with representatives of government agencies
Support claim and litigation management needs by assembling documents, responding to subpoenas for documents, assisting with investigations, scheduling and preparing witnesses, and answering questions about such requests from both internal and external sources
Draft routine letters, notices, affidavits, certifications
motions, and summonses. Create and review center enrichment and other vendor contracts
review and process state child care subsidy agreements
Responsibility for all annual corporate reports, maintenance of corporate minute books, etc.
Log and track operational incident or crisis calls, Help Desk requests and other communications
Assist client services and client relations teams with questions on proposed RFPs, vendor forms, tax questions, contracts, etc.
Conduct legal research on case law using WESTLAW and other appropriate libraries, databases, and on-line sources
General support for other paralegal functions including, but not limited to, annual corporate reports, maintenance of corporate minute books, proposed RFPs, vendor forms, tax questions, contracts, etc.
Assist attorneys in all phases of litigation management including discovery, preparing discovery responses and requests (to include requests for production, interrogatories and requests for admissions), and scheduling depositions
Interact with and respond to both internal and external stakeholders to gather information or coordinate as needed in support of litigation management activities
Develop and maintain processes to collect, store and maintain paper and electronic case files, including form files, legal memos and expert files
Compile and analyze reports for attorneys (i.e., detailing status of cases)
Compile and report metrics associated with litigation matters and recovery-related activities
Identify and implement streamlined operational procedures to enhance efficiency

Requirements:

Associate Degree
2 years experience as a paralegal in-house counsel or with a law firm

Nice to have:

Bachelors Degree
Paralegal Certificate from an ABA approved program
3 years experience with claims management and litigation support
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, listening, communication skills
Ability to convey information to individuals at all levels of the organization in a courteous and professional manner, strong service orientation
Creativity and innovation in improving organizational and administrative processes
A self-starter with a strong work ethic, good judgment, and a sense of humor
Ability to meet deadlines and address multiple assignments in an accurate and timely manner in a fast-paced environment
Experience in managing large workloads, prioritizing tasks and project management
Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills as well as ability to work independently
Top research ability using traditional legal and Internet resources
Strong computer skills required. Proficiency at the MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Exceptional written and oral skills

What we offer:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave
401(k) retirement plan
Long-term and short-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools
Tuition assistance and education coaching
Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 19, 2026

Expiration:
March 27, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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Paralegal, Litigation

Bright Horizons

Location:
United States Of America , Newton

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Nice to have:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 19, 2026

Expiration:
March 27, 2026

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