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Legal Assistant
<p>Robert Half Legal Permanent Placement is seeking a <strong>Legal Practice Assistant for their Boston</strong> client who will provides comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys within the Litigation practice group. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have strong technical proficiency, excellent communication skills, and prior experience in a legal or executive support setting.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Type, transcribe, and revise communications and legal documents, including memoranda, correspondence, charts, and tables using various word processing software.</li><li>Manage attorney phone calls, including screening and setting up conference calls.</li><li>Proofread all work for accuracy, content, and context.</li><li>Coordinate travel arrangements for assigned attorneys.</li><li>Prepare and submit conflict checks and New Business Intake documentation.</li><li>Open, organize, and maintain client and office files in both electronic and paper systems.</li><li>Utilize the Firm’s docketing program to enter and track scheduling and deadlines.</li><li>Process weekly time summaries and expense reports for assigned attorneys, ensuring timely submission.</li><li>Monitor and manage emails for both self and assigned attorneys as requested.</li><li>Schedule and coordinate meetings, court reporters, conference calls, and client tasks.</li><li>Prepare and submit filings to State and Federal Courts, including electronic filing portals.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Qualifications & Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a legal or executive secretarial role.</li><li>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, including Styles, Redlining, Adobe Pro, and PDF Docs4.</li><li>Familiarity with legal software applications such as iManage/DeskSite/WorkSite, InTapp, Big Hand, Docket Enterprise, DTE, and Chrome River preferred.</li></ul>
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  • Boston, MA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 70000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half Legal Permanent Placement is seeking a <strong>Legal Practice Assistant for their Boston</strong> client who will provides comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys within the Litigation practice group. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have strong technical proficiency, excellent communication skills, and prior experience in a legal or executive support setting.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Type, transcribe, and revise communications and legal documents, including memoranda, correspondence, charts, and tables using various word processing software.</li><li>Manage attorney phone calls, including screening and setting up conference calls.</li><li>Proofread all work for accuracy, content, and context.</li><li>Coordinate travel arrangements for assigned attorneys.</li><li>Prepare and submit conflict checks and New Business Intake documentation.</li><li>Open, organize, and maintain client and office files in both electronic and paper systems.</li><li>Utilize the Firm’s docketing program to enter and track scheduling and deadlines.</li><li>Process weekly time summaries and expense reports for assigned attorneys, ensuring timely submission.</li><li>Monitor and manage emails for both self and assigned attorneys as requested.</li><li>Schedule and coordinate meetings, court reporters, conference calls, and client tasks.</li><li>Prepare and submit filings to State and Federal Courts, including electronic filing portals.</li></ul>
  • 2025-12-17T15:08:52Z

Legal Assistant Job in Boston, MA | Robert Half