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Reputable regional law firm is looking for a dynamic Litigation Legal Assistant to join their Boston office.
Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support to assigned attorneys.
- Prepare legal documents, forms, letters, memorandum, and reports using current digital technology and applications.
- Maintain attorney diaries by scheduling appointments and time sensitive due dates while considering court rules or other requirements.
- Assist in the scheduling of court, client, and other appointments.
- Open new files and complete related paperwork.
- Open, scan, log, sort, and distribute incoming mail and prepare all outgoing mail or hand deliveries.
- Maintain case files by filing necessary information according to document or other instruction.
- Answer phones and screen and direct calls for attorneys.
- Enter and edit attorney timesheets according to time entry policy and procedure.
- Assist in the preparation of pleadings and other legal documents.
- Electronically file legal documents with courts.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- MUST have 2 + years’ litigation assistant experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and PDF software.
- Knowledge of and ability to operate general office equipment.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work with and take direction from multiple individuals.
- Strong time management skills and ability to work independently.
- Strong written and communication skills.
- Reliable with a professional demeanor.
- Experience with document management software a plus.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent
Soft Skills/Must Haves: Ability to multitask. Strong Microsoft Office experience. Detail-oriented. Well organized. Proficiency in MS Office (especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and PDF software. Must be organized, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to a high-performing legal team.
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