Legal Assistant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support a busy litigation team in Boston, Massachusetts. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to commercial litigation and licensing dispute matters by keeping legal documents, schedules, and case materials organized and court-ready. The ideal candidate is comfortable handling fast-paced administrative and case support work while maintaining clear communication with attorneys, clients, and external parties.

Responsibilities:

• Organize attorney calendars, schedule case-related meetings, and track important deadlines for litigation matters.

• Prepare legal documents, letters, and other case materials using approved templates and attorney direction.

• Submit court filings through electronic filing systems and help maintain compliance with filing procedures and deadlines.

• Maintain case files, assemble document productions, and keep privilege logs and trial binders accurate and up to date.

• Coordinate depositions, arrange service of process, and communicate scheduling details with clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel.

• Support hearing and trial preparation by gathering exhibits, organizing materials, and confirming readiness of required documents.

• Monitor case activity and help ensure legal and regulatory requirements are met throughout each stage of the matter.

Qualifications:

• Experience supporting civil litigation matters in a legal assistant or similar law firm role.
• Strong calendar management skills with the ability to prioritize deadlines across multiple active cases.
• Hands-on experience with electronic court filing systems and court filing procedures.
• Ability to draft, format, and proofread legal correspondence and template-based documents with accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills for managing case files, document sets, and litigation support materials.
• Fast and accurate typing skills with clear verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work effectively with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and outside counsel with strong attention to detail.

Compensation

$25.00-$30.00 Hourly

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