Litigation Legal Assistant

Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA • Boston, MA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Sheehan Phinney is hiring a full-time Legal Assistant to support up to five attorneys in multiple practice areas, including litigation. The ideal candidate is dependable, proactive, and professional, with exceptional customer service, high work standards, and keen attention to detail.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of legal terminology, concepts, and practical application
• Professional demeanor with a positive attitude and high ethical standards
• Excellent telephone etiquette and client service skills
• Clear, concise verbal and written communication skills
• Strong active listening skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Strong prioritization, multitasking, and sound judgment
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong organizational and planning skills with initiative
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant with a proven track record of success
• E-filing experience
• Proactive, savvy, self-starter required

Nice To Haves

• Paralegal certification
• Notary

Responsibilities

• Preparing/revising documents
• Assembling closing binders
• Assisting with billing, correspondence, pleadings, and forms
• Scheduling and coordinating appointments, meetings, and depositions
• Court and agency filings including e-filing
• Processing mail
• File maintenance and general administrative duties
• Other tasks as assigned

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Thirteen paid holidays annually
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid leave
• Paid volunteer time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level