Paralegal/Legal Assistant

mybostonlawfirm; Boston (MA); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Paralegal/Legal Assistant at mybostonlawfirm supports attorneys with case preparation, document management, and client coordination in our Boston office. Responsibilities include drafting correspondence, organizing client documents, filing applications, and tracking deadlines while ensuring confidentiality. Qualifications require a bachelor’s degree; LL.M.

is a plus. Strong writing, communication, and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel) and case management systems are expected to thrive

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree is required; an LL.M. is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a client service mindset.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, and the ability to learn case management systems.
• Ability to prioritize assignments, meet deadlines, and raise questions or concerns promptly.
• Ability to work under attorney supervision and collaborate with the legal team.

Responsabilités

• Prepare draft correspondence, forms, applications, and supporting materials under attorney supervision.
• Collect, organize, and review client documents for completeness, and identify missing information for follow-up.
• Assist with assembling and filing applications, petitions, and other submissions as directed by attorneys.
• Maintain accurate client information, case records, and document files.
• Track assigned deadlines and report case progress, missing materials, and other issues to the supervising attorney.
• Provide approved status updates to clients and coordinate routine requests for information.
• Conduct research and summarize information as assigned.
• Protect confidential information and follow the firm's document management procedures.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Client service mindset

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Excel

Case management systems

Prioritization

Deadline-driven

Team collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's degree

LL.M. (plus)

Outils

Microsoft Office

Excel

Case management systems

Description du poste

The Paralegal/Legal Assistant supports attorneys with case preparation, document management, and client coordination, including immigration matters, at our Boston office.

Responsibilities

Prepare draft correspondence, forms, applications, and supporting materials under attorney supervision.

Collect, organize, and review client documents for completeness, and identify missing information for follow-up.

Assist with assembling and filing applications, petitions, and other submissions as directed by attorneys.

Maintain accurate client information, case records, and document files.

Track assigned deadlines and report case progress, missing materials, and other issues to the supervising attorney.

Provide approved status updates to clients and coordinate routine requests for information.

Conduct research and summarize information as assigned.

Protect confidential information and follow the firm's document management procedures.

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree is required; an LL.M. is a plus.

Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a client service mindset.

Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, and the ability to learn case management systems.

Ability to prioritize assignments, meet deadlines, and raise questions or concerns promptly.

Ability to work under attorney supervision and collaborate with the legal team.