Junior Legal Administrative Assistant

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries and year-end)bonu

Comprehensive health care

Generous paid time off

Parental leave

Learning & development opportunities

Well-being programs

Community outreach opportunities

Job summary

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP invites applications for Legal Practice Assistants in Boston and other offices. This entry-level position works within the Paralegal Services Department, supporting attorneys with administrative and case-related tasks.

Responsibilities include filing, document production, research, and preparation for interviews and hearings. Requires a BA/BS and strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational and planning abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to travel and adjust hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and filing of pleadings and court papers.
• Retrieve rules, regulations and company profiles as needed.
• Assist with document productions, transactions and closings.
• Prepare for interviews, depositions, hearings and client meetings.
• Perform legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis and PACER.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Outlook/Word/Excel

Westlaw

LexisNexis

PACER

Job description

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP invites applications for Legal Practice Assistants in Boston and other offices. This entry-level position works within the Paralegal Services Department, supporting attorneys with administrative and case-related tasks.

Responsibilities include filing, document production, research, and preparation for interviews and hearings. Requires a BA/BS and strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.