Legal Administrative Assistant

Wilson Elser - Business & Legal Professionals•Boston, MA

1d•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Wilson Elser's Boston office is currently seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to join a leading litigation team. The firm is recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. Our continued success is built on a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect. We are committed to fostering an environment where employees are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally. The firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. This role is for a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where they can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered.

Requirements

3+ years Litigation experience, familiarity with insurance defense a plus
Familiarity with court procedures and e-filings in Massachusetts and/or New Hampshire
Ability to work independently as well as in a team-based setting with other Legal Secretaries supporting a group of attorneys
Open to taking on new responsibilities and challenging tasks
Excellent attention to detail with ability to multitask
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to integrate into a fast-paced environment
Excellent typing skills with proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Outlook, Excel)
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with insurance defense

Responsibilities

Prepare legal filings: format documents, pull exhibits, proofread and redact documents
Prepare court filings, become familiar with court rules and filing procedures
E-file court filings in both state and federal courts
Open new matters
Document management and organization and saving to networks
Prepare cover letters for attorney bills
Input billing information into billing software
Schedule conferences and depositions, maintain attorney calendars
Manage bills for third party vendors, process check requests and follow up with accounting
Manage large file transfers and document sharing platforms (e.g., Dropbox)