Legal Secretary

DNA Partners; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DNA Partners in Boston seeks an experienced Legal Secretary to provide high-level administrative and legal support in our Boston office. The role supports attorneys with schedules, document preparation, and client service in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of legal secretarial experience, expertise in legal terminology, and advanced Microsoft Office skills. Experience with iManage, Emburse, and AI tools like ChatGPT is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal secretarial experience in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, court filings, and legal documentation.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems.
• Experience with iManage, Emburse, DTE Time Entry, or similar platforms preferred.
• Experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, and/or Claude.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, proofread, and format legal documents and correspondence.
• Manage attorney calendars, workflows, deadlines, and travel arrangements.
• Coordinate meetings, client events, and conference logistics.
• Assist with billing, time entry, expense reports, and matter opening.
• Maintain legal files, records, and document management systems.
• Support attorneys with court filings, document production, and administrative projects.
• Collaborate with attorneys and firm support teams to ensure efficient matter management.

Skills

Legal secretarial experience

Microsoft Office

Communication

Organization

Tools

iManage

Emburse

DTE Time Entry

Job description

Join a large international law firm and become a key member of a collaborative team supporting attorneys and sophisticated legal matters. We're seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to provide high-level administrative and legal support in our Boston office.

This role is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering exceptional client service.

What You'll Do:

• Prepare, edit, proofread, and format legal documents and correspondence.
• Manage attorney calendars, workflows, deadlines, and travel arrangements.
• Coordinate meetings, client events, and conference logistics.
• Assist with billing, time entry, expense reports, and matter opening.
• Maintain legal files, records, and document management systems.
• Support attorneys with court filings, document production, and administrative projects.
• Collaborate with attorneys and firm support teams to ensure efficient matter management.

What You'll Bring:

• 5+ years of legal secretarial experience in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, court filings, and legal documentation.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems.
• Experience with iManage, Emburse, DTE Time Entry, or similar platforms preferred.
• Experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, and/or Claude.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Strong attention to detail, professionalism, discretion, and client-service orientation.
• Flexibility to support changing priorities and business needs.