Legal Assistant – Litigation

Legal Assistant – Litigation

Boston, MA | Full-Time | 1+ Year Litigation Experience Required

A Boston-based law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant to support attorneys in an active litigation practice. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with prior law firm experience who is comfortable managing court filings, deadlines, and day-to-day litigation support.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys
• Draft, edit, proofread, and format legal documents and correspondence
• Handle various court filings, including e-filing
• Maintain client files and litigation documents (electronic and hard copy)
• Manage calendars, court deadlines, hearings, and meetings
• Assist with discovery, document production, and trial preparation
• Communicate with clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel as needed
• Support time entry, billing, and expense reporting

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience as a Legal Assistant in litigation
• Prior law firm experience required
• Familiarity with state and federal court procedures and deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook; document management experience a plus
• Strong organizational, communication, and proofreading skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

• Experience with Massachusetts court e-filing systems
• Exposure to civil or commercial litigation