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Our client, a long-standing law firm, is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join their team in Boston!
Key Responsibilities
* Act as a primary support to attorneys in managing litigation practices and client service.
* Develop strong knowledge of attorneys’ clients and legal practices.
* Proactively handle administrative duties (e.g., calendaring, conflict checks, communications).
* Oversee attorneys’ calendars and diaries for accurate timekeeping.
* Manage expense reimbursements and invoice submissions.
* Build strong relationships with firm staff and vendors to leverage internal resources.
* Draft, proofread, and edit legal documents, correspondence, and reports.
* Support trial, hearing, and deposition preparations.
* Organize and maintain legal files (e.g., filing, scanning, indexing).
* Coordinate meetings, court appearances, and appointments.
* Maintain updated case files and manage legal databases.
* Communicate with clients, courts, vendors, witnesses, and opposing counsel.
* Assist with billing processes.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree preferred (not required).
* 5–8 years of litigation legal administrative experience preferred.
* Proficient in State and Federal ECF filings; familiar with PACER and CourtAlert.
* Knowledge of Westlaw and court/agency filing rules and procedures.
* Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), iManage or equivalent systems.
* Strong understanding of PDF software (Kofax, Adobe).
* Strong attention to detail and highly organized.
* Professional, proactive, adaptable, and dependable.
* Effective time management and multitasking abilities.
* Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
* Calm and professional demeanor under pressure.
* Willingness to work occasional overtime as needed.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Legal and Administrative
* Industries
Legal Services and Law Practice
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Medical insurance
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