Paralegal, Litigation - Hybrid (Newton, MA)

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.

Bright Horizons is a leading education and care company that helps employees thrive at work and at home by partnering with employers to offer high-quality child care, elder care, and educational support. Our workplace reflects this commitment—with collaborative environments, meaningful benefits, and a culture that supports both career growth and personal well-being. Whether you’re caring for children or powering the systems and partnerships that make it all possible, at Bright Horizons, you’re the difference.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Required Qualifications:

• Associate Degree

• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA approved program

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

• At this time, Bright Horizons will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization/visa for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree

• 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

Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $61,000 – $80,000 annually. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

Benefits:

Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• 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
• Learn more at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/us/en/health-and-wellness

Also, depending on hire date and subject to applicable eligibility requirements and accrual schedules, new employees in this role receive up to: 9 paid holidays annually; 40 hours of sick time per year based on full-time schedule, and 80 hours of vacation time per year based on full-time schedule (vacation time may be used for sick leave purposes under any applicable state or local sick or safe time law).

Deadline to Apply:

This posting is anticipated to remain open until 1/10/2026.

Our people are the heart of our company. Because we’re as committed to our own employees as we are to the children, families, and clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Come build a brighter future with us.

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or [email protected]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.