Job Description: Legal Assistant – Family Law
Location: Boston, MA
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: $65k - $75k annually
About the Role
The client is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our busy Family Law Practice in Boston. The ideal candidate is polished, professional, and highly organized, with strong writing and interpersonal skills. This role requires the ability to work independently or collaboratively, manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines, and consistently deliver exceptional service to clients and attorneys.
Key Responsibilities
Administrative Support:
- Provide secretarial and administrative support to the head of the Family Law department.
- Maintain client files, contacts, and calendars in adherence to firm procedures.
- Edit, proofread, transcribe, and finalize letters, pleadings, and other legal documents.
Document Management:
- Prepare, revise, and file pleadings and other legal documents with courts, including e-filing and manual filing processes.
- Originate correspondence, route incoming mail, and manage document assembly and distribution.
- Maintain an organized filing system for a paper-intensive practice.
Client Relations:
- Serve as a professional point of contact for clients and visitors, providing information and relaying messages as appropriate.
- Ensure a friendly and professional experience for all client interactions.
Billing and Technology:
- Edit, process, and post bills for client services.
- Use advanced word processing, spreadsheets, and practice support systems such as Surepoint, NetDocuments, and MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Miscellaneous Duties:
- Schedule and manage deadlines, meetings, and due dates.
- Screen and route telephone calls.
- Occasionally assist with office tasks such as preparing lunch or coffee setups for mediations.
- Provide backup assistance within the department as needed.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Familiarity with Surepoint, NetDocuments, and other legal practice software is a plus.
- Experience: Previous experience in a legal environment is preferred.
- Other Requirements:
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- Flexibility to work overtime when needed.