After-Hours Litigation & Corporate Legal Assistant

Beacon Hill; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill in Boston seeks an experienced Evening Legal Assistant to support attorneys across litigation and corporate practice groups during after-hours. The role requires meticulous organization, independent judgment, and delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines.

Key duties include drafting and proofreading pleadings, managing case files, supporting discovery and trial prep, and assisting with corporate transactions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal assistant experience within a law firm environment.
• Significant litigation support experience, including trial preparation and court filings.
• Exposure to corporate or transactional practice areas preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft, revise, proofread pleadings and other documents.
• Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files.
• Assist with discovery, including document production and deposition prep.
• Coordinate exhibits, binders, filings, and logistics for trials.
• Prepare corporate documents, signature packets, and closing documents.
• Provide after-hours administrative support to attorneys and clients.

Skills

Litigation support

MS Office

E-discovery

Independent work

Tools

iManage

NetDocuments

Trial prep

Job description

Beacon Hill in Boston seeks an experienced Evening Legal Assistant to support attorneys across litigation and corporate practice groups during after-hours. The role requires meticulous organization, independent judgment, and delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines.

Key duties include drafting and proofreading pleadings, managing case files, supporting discovery and trial prep, and assisting with corporate transactions.