We are looking for a Legal Assistant to join a fast-paced business law office, where you will support litigation attorneys and paralegals across a wide range of matters. This position is well suited to someone who enjoys variety in their day, communicates effectively, and works well in a structured office setting. The role offers strong hands-on exposure to litigation support, client interaction, and law office operations for someone eager to build a long-term career in the legal field.
Responsibilities:
• Support four litigation attorneys with day-to-day administrative and case-related tasks across active legal matters.
• Prepare, format, proofread, and revise correspondence, filings, and other legal documents for accuracy and consistency.
• Coordinate meetings, calls, depositions, and other calendar-driven activities to keep case schedules on track.
• Assemble, organize, and maintain electronic case materials for court submissions, client matters, and internal use.
• Assist with court filing processes, subpoena preparation, and outgoing mailings while monitoring deadlines and status updates.
• Communicate with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and internal staff in a detail-focused and service-oriented manner.
• Track case activity and relay updates to attorneys and paralegals to help ensure timely follow-through on action items.
• Conduct basic legal or procedural research and provide general operational support, including billing assistance and occasional deadline-driven work outside standard business hours.
• At least 1 year of experience in a legal office, with prior litigation support experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of civil litigation procedures, legal terminology, and court filing practices, including e-filing.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accuracy, and meet deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including confidence interacting with clients, court staff, and counsel.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using document management or legal practice software such as NetDocuments or comparable systems.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and a demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an office environment in Boston, Massachusetts, during regular business hours and perform routine desk, computer, scanning, and light lifting tasks.
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