Job Description

A leading U.S. law firm is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to support its Litigation department in its Boston office. The role is fully in office for the first 90 days, then four days per week in office.

The Legal Administrative Assistant will provide secretarial support to assigned attorneys and paralegals. Duties include producing and proofreading correspondence, memoranda, and other legal documents, and preparing and sending e-filings. The assistant will maintain calendars and deadline reminder systems in Outlook and manage electronic files through the firm's document management system. The role also covers opening new files and requesting conflict checks, maintaining and closing files, and screening calls and mail. Additional responsibilities include scheduling meetings, processing and editing bills, recording time, handling client inquiries, and providing backup coverage as part of a team of legal administrative assistants.

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree or equivalent and approximately three to five years of litigation legal assistant experience. They should have strong knowledge of litigation processes, deadlines, and court rules. Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required, and experience with iManage and Elite is highly preferred. The role also requires transcription at 60 wpm, strong proofreading and communication skills, and the ability to prioritize under deadlines. The salary range is $75,000–$90,000.