Evening Legal Assistant - Litigation & Corporate Support

JOHNLEONARD; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JOHN LEONARD in Boston is seeking an Evening Legal Assistant to support after-hours operations across litigation, corporate, and wealth management. You will prepare complex legal documents, manage case and transaction activities, and help maintain efficient legal workflows in a deadline-driven environment.

This role requires independent work with a client-service mindset, strong drafting and formatting skills, and meticulous attention to detail in a fast-paced legal setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Legal Assistant experience.
• Experience supporting corporate, transactional, or business law practice areas.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong document formatting/redlining.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, proofread, format, and finalize legal documents including pleadings, motions, discovery responses, subpoenas, and legal correspondence.
• Maintain and organize case files, document indexes, and electronic filing systems.
• Support all phases of discovery, including document production, deposition preparation, and exhibit management.
• Assist with trial preparation, hearing materials, and logistics.
• Provide administrative support for corporate transactions and related matters.

Skills

Legal Assistant experience

Corporate/Transactional support

Microsoft Office

Document formatting

Redlining

Tools

iManage

NetDocuments

Litigation support software

Job description

JOHN LEONARD in Boston is seeking an Evening Legal Assistant to support after-hours operations across litigation, corporate, and wealth management. You will prepare complex legal documents, manage case and transaction activities, and help maintain efficient legal workflows in a deadline-driven environment.

This role requires independent work with a client-service mindset, strong drafting and formatting skills, and meticulous attention to detail in a fast-paced legal setting.