Legal Assistant - Fast-Paced Law Firm Support (Boston)

Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott Llc; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Paid parental leave

401k plan

Job summary

Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant for our Boston, MA office. The role requires supporting attorneys with document preparation, timekeeping, calendars, and client file management.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of experience in a law firm environment, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with MS Office 365 and document management systems. Generous PTO and 401k are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• Minimum two years of experience as an assistant, preferably in a law firm.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and state and federal procedures.
• Strong confidentiality and organizational skills; ability to multitask in a high-paced setting.
• Proficiency with MS Office365 and Adobe; familiarity with document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents such as letters and correspondence.
• Submit clerical and administrative forms; manage timekeeping entries.
• Coordinate conference calls and video conferences.
• Enter attorney time in the timekeeping system.
• Prepare mailings and coordinate large document jobs with Office Services.
• Monitor deadlines, calendars, voicemails, and phone for attorneys.
• Maintain client files and handle opening/closing of matters.
• Provide general firm-wide support as part of the legal support team.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Confidentiality

High paced environment

Legal terminology

Learning agility

MS Office 365

Adobe

iManage

BKFS/Legal Tracker

Bankruptcy/foreclosure exp

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Tools

iManage

BKFS

Legal Tracker

Microsoft Office 365

Adobe

Job description

Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant for our Boston, MA office. The role requires supporting attorneys with document preparation, timekeeping, calendars, and client file management.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of experience in a law firm environment, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with MS Office 365 and document management systems. Generous PTO and 401k are offered.