Legal Assistant

Our client a successful law firm, is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to work in their Family Law department. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, dependable, and comfortable managing priorities in a collaborative legal environment. You will work closely with attorneys and colleagues across offices, helping maintain smooth daily operations through strong communication, scheduling, and document coordination.

Locations: Boston office OR Worcester office

Salary: $72,000 - $100,000 (depending on experience)

Schedule: Hybrid (4 days in, 1 day remote)

Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and maintain attorney calendars, including scheduling appointments, meetings, court appearances, and travel arrangements
• Draft, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, and reports with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Support attorneys with case management by organizing, updating, and maintaining case files and related documentation
• Prepare and process legal documents, including pleadings, motions, e-filings, and correspondence, while ensuring compliance with legal procedures and deadlines
• Maintain electronic and physical filing systems to ensure records are accurate, organized, and easily accessible
• Assist with billing and invoicing functions, including time entry, expense tracking, and responding to client billing inquiries
• Provide administrative support by managing phone communications, greeting clients, and coordinating incoming and outgoing mail
• Collaborate with and provide backup support to other legal administrative assistants as needed
• Perform additional administrative and operational duties as assigned to support the legal team and office operations

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
• 3 or more years of experience as a legal assistant, legal admin assistant, or paralegal in a family law practice or legal team.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize competing tasks and meet multiple deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering high-quality client service.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint) required
• Experience with legal technology platforms such as PDF software, BigHand Create, Hyperstyles, NetDocuments, etc. preferred.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Adaptable, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced and evolving work environment.