Litigation Legal Assistant
- $65,000 - $85,000
- Boston, MA
Well-known Mid-Size Law Firm Located in the Financial District Seeks a Litigation Legal Assistant with 2+ Years Experience to Join Growing Team! No Billable Hour Requirement, Flexible Work Environment, Great Benefits!
A bit about us:
Our client is a well-known mid-size law firm located in the heart of Boston's Financial District! For more than 100 years, our client has provided high-quality legal advice that has earned them client loyalty and respect amongst their peers. With a wide range of services provided, they represent national, international, and foreign companies, local and regional institutions, public entities and municipalities, closely held businesses, regulated industries, educational institutions, and individuals & families. Our client provides an experienced support staff, current technology, ongoing training, and full-time IT and marketing departments
Why join us?
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Flexible Work Environment - Hybrid Schedule
401K & Profit Sharing Plan
Paid Time Off
Short & Long Term Disability
Growth Opportunities
Health & Wellness
Commuter Benefits
Flexible Work Environment - Hybrid Schedule
401K & Profit Sharing Plan
Paid Time Off
Short & Long Term Disability
Growth Opportunities
Health & Wellness
Commuter Benefits
Job Details
Job Details:
We are currently seeking a seasoned Litigation Legal Assistant to join our dynamic team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced, high-energy environment and possesses a strong passion for the legal industry. You will be an integral part of our team, supporting attorneys in a litigation environment. This position requires a high level of client interaction and coordination with attorneys, courts, and other parties involved in litigation.
Responsibilities:
Your role as a Litigation Legal Assistant will be diverse and multi-faceted. Key responsibilities include:
1. Managing and coordinating complex litigation calendars and schedules, ensuring all deadlines are met.
2. Conducting thorough legal research and preparing legal documents for attorney review.
3. Utilizing case management systems to maintain and update all case-related information.
4. Ensuring all billing is accurate and compliant with LEDES and Aderant standards.
5. Providing litigation support, including preparing for depositions, hearings, and trials.
6. Drafting and proofreading correspondence and legal documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.
7. Managing conflicts of interest and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
8. Filing court documents electronically and tracking all filings.
9. Utilizing Microsoft Office Suite to create and manage documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
10. Developing and maintaining efficient systems for data management, including client files, attorney notes, and case documents.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate for the Litigation Legal Assistant role should have the following qualifications:
1. A minimum of 2 years of experience as a legal assistant, preferably in a litigation setting.
2. Proficiency in using legal software such as LEDES, Aderant, and case management systems.
3. Exceptional time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
4. Strong legal research skills and proficiency in preparing legal documents.
5. Superior attention to detail and proofreading skills.
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in drafting correspondence.
7. Proficiency in electronic filing and familiarity with court filing systems.
8. Extensive experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
9. A strong sense of professionalism and discretion, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to contribute to a dynamic and growing team. If you have a passion for the legal industry and a desire to provide exceptional support to our legal team, we would love to hear from you.
We are currently seeking a seasoned Litigation Legal Assistant to join our dynamic team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced, high-energy environment and possesses a strong passion for the legal industry. You will be an integral part of our team, supporting attorneys in a litigation environment. This position requires a high level of client interaction and coordination with attorneys, courts, and other parties involved in litigation.
Responsibilities:
Your role as a Litigation Legal Assistant will be diverse and multi-faceted. Key responsibilities include:
1. Managing and coordinating complex litigation calendars and schedules, ensuring all deadlines are met.
2. Conducting thorough legal research and preparing legal documents for attorney review.
3. Utilizing case management systems to maintain and update all case-related information.
4. Ensuring all billing is accurate and compliant with LEDES and Aderant standards.
5. Providing litigation support, including preparing for depositions, hearings, and trials.
6. Drafting and proofreading correspondence and legal documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.
7. Managing conflicts of interest and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
8. Filing court documents electronically and tracking all filings.
9. Utilizing Microsoft Office Suite to create and manage documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
10. Developing and maintaining efficient systems for data management, including client files, attorney notes, and case documents.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate for the Litigation Legal Assistant role should have the following qualifications:
1. A minimum of 2 years of experience as a legal assistant, preferably in a litigation setting.
2. Proficiency in using legal software such as LEDES, Aderant, and case management systems.
3. Exceptional time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
4. Strong legal research skills and proficiency in preparing legal documents.
5. Superior attention to detail and proofreading skills.
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in drafting correspondence.
7. Proficiency in electronic filing and familiarity with court filing systems.
8. Extensive experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
9. A strong sense of professionalism and discretion, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to contribute to a dynamic and growing team. If you have a passion for the legal industry and a desire to provide exceptional support to our legal team, we would love to hear from you.
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Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.