Senior Legal Assistant – Energy Regulatory

Beacon Hill Legal is partnering with a prominent nationwide law firm to identify an experienced Senior Legal Assistant – Energy Regulatory to support attorneys in a sophisticated regulatory practice. This role serves as a key member of the legal support team, providing high-level administrative, document management, client service, and matter management support in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to attorneys within the Energy Regulatory practice group.
• Prepare, revise, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, filings, presentations, and other client materials.
• Coordinate new matter openings, conflict checks, engagement documentation, and file management.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, coordinate travel arrangements, and prepare itineraries.
• Monitor deadlines, track ongoing projects and matters, and assist with workflow management to ensure timely completion of assignments.
• Assist with billing activities, including client invoicing, budget tracking, and financial reporting.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical files, ensuring compliance with firm policies and document retention standards.
• Serve as a liaison between attorneys, clients, courts, agencies, and internal departments.
• Manage attorney communications, including handling correspondence and prioritizing urgent matters.
• Support business development efforts by maintaining contact databases, coordinating events, and assisting with marketing and client materials.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, leverage technology, and enhance overall efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• 5+ years of executive administrative, legal support, or professional services experience required.
• At least 3 years of legal assistant experience in a law firm or corporate legal environment.
• Prior experience supporting attorneys in an energy, regulatory, utilities, administrative law, or related practice area is highly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proven attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work product.
• Experience with legal billing, matter management, and document management systems is a plus.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded national law firm and support a dynamic Energy Regulatory practice serving clients across a variety of complex regulatory and compliance matters.