Job Description
Legal Administrative Assistant – Litigation
Direct Hire
Hybrid, Boston
Salary: $63,000-79,000
Must have:
2 years+ experience in a Legal Administrative Assistant role
2 years+ supporting Litigation Attorneys
Clear and grammatically correct verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work Hybrid Schedule
A leading law firm in Boston is seeking a highly organized Legal Administrative Assistant to support attorneys and legal staff within the Litigation practice. This role is responsible for providing high-level administrative support, managing attorney calendars and communications, coordinating travel and expenses, handling billing and time entry, and preparing legal documents and filings. The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced professional environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage complex attorney calendars, scheduling, and meeting coordination
- Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external communications
- Organize email communications and prioritize urgent matters
- Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements and expense reporting
- Support billing processes, time entry, and matter intake procedures
- Draft, edit, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and presentations
- Maintain organized electronic and paper filing systems
- Prepare materials for hearings, meetings, and other legal proceedings
- Manage contact databases and maintain confidentiality at all times
- Provide additional administrative and office support as needed