Legal Assistant

JOHNLEONARD; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

JOHN LEONARD is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support the Regulatory Practice Group and other teams. The role focuses on regulatory filings, legal document preparation, document production, case coordination, and administrative support.

The ideal candidate is organized, collaborative, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 2+ years of experience and strong MS Office/Adobe skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal assistant or related professional experience.
• Strong Microsoft Office and Adobe skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently and collaboratively.
• Positive, team-oriented approach with strong ownership and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize legal documents, correspondence, exhibits, and discovery logs.
• Support regulatory filings and administrative hearing preparation.
• Coordinate document production, including digital files, printing, binding, and distribution.
• Track case deadlines, hearing dates, and filings.
• Maintain electronic filing systems and legal records.
• Coordinate with attorneys, paralegals, clients, agencies, and vendors.
• Manage billable time and legal billing requirements.
• Support workflow improvements and general office needs.
• Maintain client confidentiality and professional standards.

Skills

2+ years of legal assistant experience

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Team-oriented

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

Salary Range: $55k-$70k

Schedule: Full-time | Monday-Friday | 9-5

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support the Regulatory Practice Group and other teams as needed. This role focuses on regulatory filings, legal document preparation, document production, case coordination, and administrative support.

The ideal candidate is organized, collaborative, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal assistant or related professional experience.
• Strong Microsoft Office and Adobe skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently and collaboratively.
• Positive, team-oriented approach with strong ownership and follow-through.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize legal documents, correspondence, exhibits, and discovery logs.
• Support regulatory filings and administrative hearing preparation.
• Coordinate document production, including digital files, printing, binding, and distribution.
• Track case deadlines, hearing dates, and filings.
• Maintain electronic filing systems and legal records.
• Coordinate with attorneys, paralegals, clients, agencies, and vendors.
• Manage billable time and legal billing requirements.
• Support workflow improvements and general office needs.
• Maintain client confidentiality and professional standards.

Founded in 1969, JOHN LEONARD, a woman-owned business, is the premier staffing choice in Boston and beyond. We provide Temporary/Contract, Direct Hire, Temp-to-Hire, and Payroll services as part of our comprehensive service offerings. JOHN LEONARD is an equal opportunity employer committed to representation, belonging, and accessibility in the workplace. All applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.