In-Office Litigation Assistant — Boston, MA

Johnleonard; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JOHN LEONARD in Boston seeks a Litigation Legal Assistant to provide high-level administrative and litigation support to attorneys, including preparation and filing of briefs, motions, and court materials.

The role requires advanced technical skills, sharp proofreading, and the ability to independently manage filings with the Massachusetts Superior Courts. This is an in-person, on-site role in Boston, not remote, with a Monday-Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience in a law firm setting
• Direct experience working with Massachusetts Courts
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat, document management systems, comparison software, and Visio
• Exceptional proofreading, organization, and time management skills
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Notary Public certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare, proofread, and format pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery documents
• Assemble and file Rule 9A motion packages in Massachusetts Superior Courts
• Ensure compliance with Massachusetts court rules and e-filing procedures
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw, PACER, and state court dockets
• Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, and scheduling
• Coordinate with courts, vendors, process servers, and couriers
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files
• Prepare materials for trials, hearings, depositions, and court appearances
• Provide professional communication with clients and third parties
• Handle administrative functions, including mail processing, phone coverage, and document management

Skills

litigation experience

proofreading

time management

multitask management

communication skills

Notary Public certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Visio

Document management systems

Westlaw

PACER

Job description

JOHN LEONARD in Boston seeks a Litigation Legal Assistant to provide high-level administrative and litigation support to attorneys, including preparation and filing of briefs, motions, and court materials.

The role requires advanced technical skills, sharp proofreading, and the ability to independently manage filings with the Massachusetts Superior Courts. This is an in-person, on-site role in Boston, not remote, with a Monday-Friday schedule.