Litigation Legal Assistant — 4 Days Onsite, Friday WFH

Vaco by Highspring; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in Boston is seeking a Legal Assistant to provide critical administrative support within its Litigation team. This entry-level position requires a minimum of three years' legal secretarial experience, strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, and an understanding of legal software. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, managing attorney schedules, coordinating meetings, and ensuring compliance with records policies. The firm offers a full-time work schedule with a salary range of $80,000–$110,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of legal secretarial or equivalent experience required.
• Prior law firm experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent word processing skills and strong familiarity with legal terminology.

Responsibilities

• Draft, proofread, and edit complex legal documents and correspondence.
• Manage attorney calendars and inboxes effectively.
• Prepare and submit accurate expense reports and payment requests.

Skills

Legal terminology expertise

Microsoft Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

iManage

PDF applications

Job description

A leading international law firm in Boston is seeking a Legal Assistant to provide critical administrative support within its Litigation team. This entry-level position requires a minimum of three years' legal secretarial experience, strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, and an understanding of legal software. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, managing attorney schedules, coordinating meetings, and ensuring compliance with records policies. The firm offers a full-time work schedule with a salary range of $80,000–$110,000.