Probate Litigation Legal Assistant — Hybrid Boston

Connexion Systems & Engineering Inc.; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Connexion Systems & Engineering in Boston, MA is seeking a Legal Assistant with probate litigation experience. Hybrid schedule (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) and a salary of $80,000–$95,000 plus discretionary bonus and benefits.

The role supports attorneys with document prep, filings, client files, billing, and research while ensuring confidentiality and high client service standards.

Qualifications

• 2–4+ years of legal assistant or legal secretary experience, preferably in litigation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, format, and proofread legal documents and correspondence.
• Draft and assemble pleadings, motions, memoranda, discovery, notices, and other court filings.
• Electronically file documents with state and federal courts.
• Manage digital and physical client files with organized naming conventions.
• Coordinate client and matter intake, engagement letters, and administrative workflows.
• Support billing processes, including editing narratives and pre-bill review.
• Monitor deadlines and remind attorneys of critical dates and month-end requirements.
• Conduct basic legal research using online resources and Lexis.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and other administrative needs.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to ensure exceptional client service.

Skills

Litigation support

Document management

Client service

Time management

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

Notary Public license

Tools

Legal document management software

Job description

Connexion Systems & Engineering in Boston, MA is seeking a Legal Assistant with probate litigation experience. Hybrid schedule (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) and a salary of $80,000–$95,000 plus discretionary bonus and benefits.

The role supports attorneys with document prep, filings, client files, billing, and research while ensuring confidentiality and high client service standards.