Trusts & Estates Legal Assistant We are currently seeking candidates for a Trusts & Estates Legal Assistant role with a well-established law firm located in Boston, MA. The Trusts & Estates Legal Assistant will support attorneys within the firm's Estate Group and serve as a key point of contact for clients, attorneys, and internal staff. This individual will be responsible for managing administrative tasks, coordinating client communications, preparing legal documents, and ensuring day-to-day operations run smoothly. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of legal administrative experience, preferably supporting Trust & Estate, Private Client, Family Office, or Estate Planning practices.
This is a contract-to-hire position paying between $37-$43/hour (depending on experience). This role supports a hybrid work model, consisting of 4 days on-site and 1 day remote/week. Candidates must be able to work onsite in Boston, Massachusetts, 4 days a week.
Responsibilities:
Provide administrative support to attorneys within the Trusts & Estates practice.
Draft, edit, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, and client materials.
Coordinate calendars, meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for attorneys.
Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and assist with ongoing client communications.
Maintain organized electronic and physical files while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
Assist with billing preparation, expense reporting, and matter administration.
Track deadlines, manage task lists, and follow up on outstanding items.
Coordinate with internal departments and outside contacts to support client matters.
Provide backup support to other legal professionals as needed.
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding client and firm information.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required.
4+ years of legal assistant or legal administrative experience.
Experience supporting Trust & Estate, Private Client, Family Office, or Estate Planning attorneys preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Experience with Adobe Acrobat required.
Experience with NetDocuments (NetDocs) and 3E is a plus.
Notary Public certification preferred.
Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills.
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
Professional demeanor and ability to interact effectively with attorneys, clients, and staff at all levels.
For immediate consideration, interested and qualified candidates should send their resume to Jackson at [email protected]