Project Assistant

Haynes and Boone, LLP•Boston, MA

4d•$62,000 - $84,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Haynes and Boone, our people are the driving force behind our success. Because we value the role every individual plays in how we deliver exceptional legal services, we hire people who will contribute to our professional reputation, enhance client relationships and share in our success. Haynes Boone’s Boston office reflects the firm’s strategic expansion into key financial and innovation hubs and its continued national growth. Opened in 2026 and located at One Financial Center, the Boston office serves clients across the greater New England region and beyond. Lawyers in our Boston office focus on key practice areas including investment management regulatory matters, complex business litigation and asset securitization, while also supporting the firm’s broader capabilities across corporate, finance, technology and healthcare sectors. This office is an important part of Haynes Boone’s long-term investment in the Northeast and its commitment to serving sophisticated clients in dynamic markets. As with all Haynes Boone offices, the Boston office fosters a collegial and collaborative environment and seeks highly motivated lawyers and staff who value excellence, teamwork and respect. This non-exempt employee will assist attorneys in accomplishing clients’ goals by using organizational, analytical, and communication skills. Position requires individual who has document management and computer technology skills and who pays strict attention to detail.

Requirements

The Project Assistant must be able to effectively utilize electronic document applications while having the ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
Familiarity with filing in state and federal courts required.
The Project Assistant must possess excellent verbal and writing skills.
Strong computer proficiency is a must, with particular knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong communication skills are a must.
Must be familiar with effective administrative processes and possess the ability to manage a multitude of tasks and cases simultaneously.
The Project Assistant should be able to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as be an effective member of the team.
The ability to work with many different types of personalities at all levels of the organization is a must.
Strong organizational, multi-tasking and prioritization skills are required, as well as strict attention to detail.
This individual will need to meet hard deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Outlook and Adobe platforms is preferred.
College graduate preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs assigned factual and/or basic legal research tasks using all available resources including libraries and computer data systems.
Assists with deposition and trial preparation.
Establishes, organizes and maintains pleading boards, attorney trial notebooks, witness notebooks, document indexes and lists.
Devises file organization schemes and supervises file maintenance.
Prepares exhibits and schedules.
Assists with document productions, including with preparation of privilege and redaction logs; coordinates demonstrative evidence for hearings and trials; cite checks and assists with preparing briefs for filing.
Attends and contributes to organization/section meetings.
Assists with finalizing and submitting legal filings, including service of copies to opposing counsel and court chambers (in person, by mail, and/or electronically).
Calendars court deadlines and other due dates in firm-approved systems.
Maintains and updates attorney login credentials.
Coordinates travel for attorneys.
Prepares and submits expense reports for attorneys.
Attend and participate in training programs for professional development and building technology skills, e.g., Compulaw, LexisNexis, and/or Westlaw training.
Meets the billable hours expectations and adheres to best practices.
Performs other duties as needed or assigned.