Legal Assistant - Trust & Estates
We are currently seeking candidates for a Legal Assistant - Trust & Estates position with a prestigious law firm located in Boston, MA. This position will support the Trust & Estates practice, providing administrative functions to attorneys, clients, and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have 3-5+ years of legal administrative experience within a fast-paced professional environment and demonstrate a high level of discretion when handling confidential client information.
This is a 3-6 month contract-to-hire position that will pay $40-43/hr (depending on experience) within a 40-hour workweek. This position offers a hybrid work model, onsite 4 days per week, remote 1 day per week in their Boston office.
Responsibilities:
Provide administrative and legal support to 2–3 attorneys within the Estates & Trusts practice.
Manage complex calendars, schedule meetings, coordinate travel arrangements, and handle attorney correspondence.
Prepare, edit, proofread, and finalize legal documents, estate planning materials, trusts, probate filings, and client communications.
Coordinate document execution, notarization, filing, and distribution.
Maintain and organize electronic and physical client files, ensuring accuracy and compliance with firm procedures.
Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, beneficiaries, financial advisors, and other external parties.
Assist with matter opening, conflict checks, document management, and ongoing file maintenance.
Support billing processes, including time entry, invoice preparation, and expense reporting.
Manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Provide backup support to attorneys and legal staff as needed.
Maintain strict confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism in all client and firm interactions.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree preferred.
3-5+ years of legal assistant or legal secretary experience, preferably supporting Trusts & Estates, Private Client, Family Office, or related practice areas.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
Experience with legal document management and billing systems; familiarity with 3E and NetDocuments (NetDocs) preferred.
Notary Public certification preferred.
Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Proven ability to support multiple attorneys, prioritize competing deadlines, and work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please email your resume to Olivia at [email protected].