Job Description
Reputable regional law firm is looking for a dynamic Litigation Legal Assistant to join their Boston office.
Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support to assigned attorneys.
- Prepare legal documents, forms, letters, memorandum, and reports using current digital technology and applications.
- Maintain attorney diaries by scheduling appointments and time sensitive due dates while considering court rules or other requirements.
- Assist in the scheduling of court, client, and other appointments.
- Open new files and complete related paperwork.
- Open, scan, log, sort, and distribute incoming mail and prepare all outgoing mail or hand deliveries.
- Maintain case files by filing necessary information according to document or other instruction.
- Answer phones and screen and direct calls for attorneys.
- Enter and edit attorney timesheets according to time entry policy and procedure.
- Assist in the preparation of pleadings and other legal documents.
- Electronically file legal documents with courts.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- MUST have 2 + years' litigation assistant experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and PDF software.
- Knowledge of and ability to operate general office equipment.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work with and take direction from multiple individuals.
- Strong time management skills and ability to work independently.
- Strong written and communication skills.
- Reliable with a professional demeanor.
- Experience with document management software a plus.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent
Soft Skills/Must Haves: Ability to multitask. Strong Microsoft Office experience. Detail-oriented. Well organized. Proficiency in MS Office (especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and PDF software. Must be organized, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to a high-performing legal team.
Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Company Profile:
Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.
Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.
Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.
Benefits Information:
Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.
We look forward to working with you.
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