Legal Executive Assistant

Trustpoint.One; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Boston is seeking a Legal Executive Assistant to support multiple attorneys in a hybrid role. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in a law firm, demonstrating strong organizational and communication skills. This position involves managing complex schedules, drafting correspondence, and ensuring compliance with legal protocols. Join a dynamic team and contribute to high-priority projects while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in executive-level administrative support in a law firm.
• Strong communication abilities with a client-service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive executive-level support to attorneys.
• Manage high-volume calendars and coordinate meetings.
• Draft and manage confidential correspondence and reports.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Job description

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Managing Director of Legal Recruiting at Trustpoint.One

Trustpoint.one has partnered with an AmLaw 50 law firm in their search for a skilled and proactive Legal Executive Assistant to support multiple attorneys in our client’s Boston office. This direct hire opportunity is ideal for a polished, resourceful professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance legal environment. You’ll play a vital role in helping partners manage their practices and deliver exceptional service to clients.

This is a hybrid role, with a requirement of three in-office days per week.

About the Role

As a Legal Executive Assistant, you won’t just support — you’ll strategize, prioritize, and streamline. Acting as a trusted business partner to 3-5 attorneys, you’ll coordinate key practice activities, manage complex scheduling and communications, and ensure that the right information flows at the right time. You’ll be central to the success of client matters and practice development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive executive-level support to attorneys, anticipating needs and proactively handling tasks.
• Manage high-volume calendars, coordinate meetings and travel, and resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Draft, edit, and manage confidential correspondence, presentations, and reports.
• Interface regularly with clients, external stakeholders, and internal departments.
• Organize and lead logistics for meetings, practice group sessions, and firm initiatives.
• Track and delegate work to legal administrative staff while maintaining responsibility for follow-through.
• Oversee legal billing processes and collaborate with billing and collections teams; monitor client budgets.
• Ensure compliance with the firm’s document and information governance protocols.
• Support high-priority projects and deliverables under tight deadlines with professionalism and discretion.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience providing executive-level administrative support in a law firm or professional services setting.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, with a client-service mindset.
• Organizational finesse — able to juggle multiple high-stakes priorities and stay on top of deadlines.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Discretion with confidential information and a polished, professional demeanor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting partners in a large law firm or AmLaw 100 environment.

Are you ready to take your legal administrative career to the next level? Apply now and make a meaningful impact at one of the most respected firms in the industry.

Trustpoint.One provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

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