Evening 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

Evening Legal Assistant (1466384 MJD) Boston, Massachusetts

Salary: USD80000 - USD110000 per year

Evening Legal Assistant

We are seeking an experienced Evening Legal Assistant to provide after-hours support to attorneys across litigation and corporate practice groups. This role is ideal for a highly organized legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, exercises sound judgment independently, and delivers exceptional work product under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

Litigation Support

• Draft, revise, proofread, and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files, including document management and indexing.
• Assist with all phases of discovery, including document production, deposition preparation, and exhibit management.
• Support trial and hearing preparation by coordinating exhibits, binders, filings, and logistics.

Corporate Support

• Prepare, revise, and proofread corporate and transactional documents.
• Assemble signature packets and manage execution processes.
• Compile and organize fully executed agreements and closing documentation.
• Provide administrative and document support for ongoing corporate matters.

Administrative Support

• Provide responsive after-hours support to attorneys and clients.
• Format, proofread, and edit complex legal documents in accordance with firm standards.
• Prepare Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities.
• Maintain strict confidentiality while handling sensitive and privileged information.
• Collaborate with day-shift and evening team members to ensure seamless workflow and matter coverage.

Qualifications

Experience

• 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.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word document formatting, redlining, and document comparison.
• Experience with document management systems such as iManage or NetDocuments.
• Familiarity with litigation support and e-discovery platforms.

Professional Skills

• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong judgment, professionalism, and problem-solving capabilities.