Executive Legal Assistant

Roessel Joy; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Generous PTO

On-site fitness center

Professional development assistance

Community involvement opportunities

Job summary

A well-established midsize Law Firm is seeking an experienced Executive Legal Assistant in Boston, MA. This full-time position provides high-level administrative and legal support, managing civil case lifecycles and ensuring meticulous document management. Applicants should have 3-5 years of legal assistant experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and exceptional proofreading skills. Join us for a supportive environment with competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of legal assistant experience, preferably in civil litigation.
• Proficient in electronic filings with precision.
• Highly organized and flexible, thriving in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage lifecycle of civil cases from drafting to trial preparation.
• Coordinate depositions, court appearances, and travel itineraries.
• Provide executive-level administrative assistance and document management.

Skills

Legal assistant experience

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Exceptional proofreading skills

Document management systems

Ability to handle confidential information

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

We are partnering with a well established and awarded midsize Law Firm in New England in search for an experienced Executive Legal Assistant. This role will provide high level administrative and legal support to multiple attorneys. This full-time role requires a highly organized, flexible, and tech-savvy professional who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the lifecycle of civil cases, from drafting and formatting complex motions to preparing for trial.
• Own the master calendar—coordinating depositions, court appearances, and travel itineraries while ensuring no deadline goes unnoticed.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for court clerks, experts, and clients; manage electronic filings (state/federal/PACER) with precision.
• Provide executive-level administrative assistance, including high-level correspondence and document management.

Who You Are

• You bring 3-5+ years of legal assistant experience (civil litigation background is highly preferred).
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems; e-filing is second nature to you.
• You have exceptional proofreading skills and an obsession with formatting accuracy.
• You handle confidential and sensitive information with the utmost professionalism.
• A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan.
• Generous PTO (plus 11 paid holidays) and an on-site fitness center.
• Professional development assistance and community involvement opportunities.