Hybrid Legal Assistant — Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

Forward Financing; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Forward Financing, a Boston-based fintech, seeks a Legal Assistant to join the Dispute Resolution team. You will report to in-house counsel and manage arbitration caseloads, draft legal documents, and coordinate with recovery professionals.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 3+ years in a fast-paced litigation environment, strong Word and Excel skills, and comfort with AI workflows. This is a long-term hybrid position with opportunities to grow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 3+ years experience in a fast-paced litigation environment.
• Adaptable to changing needs of the team.
• Working knowledge of Word; knowledge of Excel (Preferred).
• Experience implementing AI workflows.

Responsibilities

• Administer your own Arbitration caseload under the supervision of our in-house counsel. Includes drafting of legal documents, filing of demands, maintaining up-to-date reporting for attorneys, keeping track of all the details and deadlines on your caseload, and providing high-quality work product that requires little to no editing before filing.
• Prepare for and attend Arbitration telephonic hearings as needed.
• Compose complaints, affidavits, legal briefs, and emails to attorneys.
• Collaborate with Recovery professionals in other verticals to focus on timely and efficient dispute resolution.
• Review and arrange payments for invoices.
• Maintain legal databases.
• Handle all incoming and outgoing mail for the department.
• Various other administrative duties as needed including ad-hoc collections initiatives.

Skills

Litigation experience

Attention to detail

Adaptability

AI workflows implementation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Forward Financing, a Boston-based fintech, seeks a Legal Assistant to join the Dispute Resolution team. You will report to in-house counsel and manage arbitration caseloads, draft legal documents, and coordinate with recovery professionals.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 3+ years in a fast-paced litigation environment, strong Word and Excel skills, and comfort with AI workflows. This is a long-term hybrid position with opportunities to grow.