Legal Assistant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support a busy practice focused on Family Law and Fiduciary Trusts in Worcester, Massachusetts. This opportunity is ideal for someone who excels at organizing legal work, managing priorities, and producing accurate documentation in a fast-paced legal environment. The role requires strong communication skills, technical confidence, and the ability to keep case materials, schedules, and filings running smoothly.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate attorneys’ daily calendars by arranging meetings, client appointments, court dates, and travel logistics while helping maintain schedule accuracy.

• Draft, edit, and format legal correspondence, reports, and case-related documents with careful attention to grammar, structure, and detail.

• Support case administration by organizing files, tracking materials, and keeping both digital and paper records current and accessible.

• Prepare and submit pleadings, motions, e-filings, and other court-related documents in accordance with filing deadlines and procedural requirements.

• Maintain orderly filing systems so legal documents can be retrieved quickly and managed efficiently throughout the life of a matter.

• Assist with billing activities by entering time, helping prepare invoices, and responding to routine client questions related to charges.

• Work closely with attorneys to monitor task progress, coordinate documentation, and help keep family law and fiduciary trust matters moving forward.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a Legal Assistant role, preferably supporting Family Law, Fiduciary Trusts, or related legal practice areas.
• Hands-on knowledge of e-filing processes and court filing procedures.
• Strong calendar management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple deadlines and appointments accurately.
• Excellent typing, proofreading, and document formatting abilities.
• Comfort using legal technology and office software; strong technical aptitude is essential.
• Clear and precise verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage confidential information with discretion and maintain organized case records.

Compensation

$22.00-$27.00 Hourly

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