Legal Assistant - Family Law
Legal Assistant - Family Law
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Job Description
Location: Boston MA
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: As per Exp.
Client is seeking an enthusiastic and detailoriented 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 ResponsibilitiesAdministrative 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 efiling and manual filing processes.
- Originate correspondence route incoming mail and manage document assembly and distribution.
- Maintain an organized filing system for a paperintensive 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.
- Education: Bachelors 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.
Employment Type
Full Time
