Legal Administrative Assistant - Litigation
Coastal Wave Recruiting•Worcester, MA
•$72,800 - $93,600•Hybrid
About The Position
A well-established regional law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to support attorneys within its Litigation practice. This position is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented legal professional who can manage multiple priorities, anticipate attorney needs, and provide high-level administrative support in a fast-paced litigation environment.
Requirements
- 5+ years of legal administrative assistant experience, preferably supporting litigation attorneys.
- Knowledge of state and federal court procedures and electronic filing systems.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with document management, time-entry, and billing systems.
- Excellent proofreading, grammar, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
- Strong judgment, professionalism, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to litigation attorneys.
- Prepare, revise, format, proofread, and finalize legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and other materials.
- Assist with electronic filings in state and federal courts.
- Maintain attorney calendars and track court dates, filing deadlines, meetings, and other critical dates.
- Coordinate depositions, hearings, trials, client meetings, and conference calls.
- Organize and maintain electronic and physical client files.
- Assist with opening new matters, conflict checks, and engagement documentation.
- Prepare expense reports, process invoices, and assist with monthly billing.
- Coordinate attorney travel and prepare itineraries.
- Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and outside parties.
- Provide administrative backup and support to other attorneys and practice groups as needed.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
