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Legal Assistant
<p>Our client, a <strong>national law firm</strong>, is looking for an experienced <strong>Legal Assistant </strong>to support their team in Boston, Massachusetts. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced law firm environment and takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work. The role requires strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting attorneys and client matters effectively.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Role:</strong> Legal Assistant</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Boston, MA</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> $76,000 - $96,000 (depending on experience)</p><p><strong>Schedule:</strong> Hybrid (3 days in, 2 days remote)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Draft and prepare legal correspondence, letters, and other documents.</li><li>Complete and submit administrative and clerical forms, including check requests and expense reports.</li><li>Coordinate conference calls, video conferences, meetings, and other communications.</li><li>Accurately enter attorney time into the firm’s timekeeping system.</li><li>Prepare and coordinate outgoing mailings and correspondence.</li><li>Coordinate large-scale document projects with Office Services.</li><li>Monitor attorney calendars, deadlines, voicemails, and phone calls as requested.</li><li>Maintain and organize client files and case records.</li><li>Copy, scan, and organize legal documents.</li><li>Open and close client matters in accordance with firm procedures.</li><li>Provide general administrative and legal support to attorneys and staff as part of the firmwide legal support team.</li><li>Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>High school degree or equivalent required; college degree preferred</li><li>Five (5) or more years of experience as a legal assistant in a law firm setting</li><li>Proficient with electronic court filing preferred</li><li>Proficient with document management systems, iManage preferred</li><li>Proficient with redlining, track changes, table of authorities and table of contents preferred</li><li>Strong verbal and written skills</li><li>Strong organizational skills and attention to detail</li><li>Ability to prioritize tasks and multitask</li><li>Ability to maintain confidentiality</li><li>Ability to function well in a high paced environment</li><li>Knowledge of legal terminology and state and federal procedures</li><li>Aptitude for learning new applications, systems and processes</li><li>Proficient with Microsoft Office365 and Adobe</li></ul>
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  • Boston, MA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 76000 - 96000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client, a <strong>national law firm</strong>, is looking for an experienced <strong>Legal Assistant </strong>to support their team in Boston, Massachusetts. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced law firm environment and takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work. The role requires strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting attorneys and client matters effectively.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Role:</strong> Legal Assistant</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Boston, MA</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> $76,000 - $96,000 (depending on experience)</p><p><strong>Schedule:</strong> Hybrid (3 days in, 2 days remote)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Draft and prepare legal correspondence, letters, and other documents.</li><li>Complete and submit administrative and clerical forms, including check requests and expense reports.</li><li>Coordinate conference calls, video conferences, meetings, and other communications.</li><li>Accurately enter attorney time into the firm’s timekeeping system.</li><li>Prepare and coordinate outgoing mailings and correspondence.</li><li>Coordinate large-scale document projects with Office Services.</li><li>Monitor attorney calendars, deadlines, voicemails, and phone calls as requested.</li><li>Maintain and organize client files and case records.</li><li>Copy, scan, and organize legal documents.</li><li>Open and close client matters in accordance with firm procedures.</li><li>Provide general administrative and legal support to attorneys and staff as part of the firmwide legal support team.</li><li>Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.</li></ul>
  • 2026-09-09T00:00:00Z

Legal Assistant Job in Boston, MA | Robert Half