Senior Legal Executive Assistant to Partner

Sweeney Merrigan; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Job summary

Sweeney Merrigan in Boston seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to a Partner and oversee daily office operations. The role demands familiarity with legal terminology, attorney workflows, court deadlines, and confidential information handling.

You will manage complex calendars, oversee scheduling, coordinate travel, draft routine communications, and maintain organized files. A minimum of 3 years in a legal admin role is expected, with a Bachelor's preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience as an Executive Assistant or similar role supporting attorneys.
• Experience supporting a Partner or senior attorney in a law firm or legal environment is required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; associate degree required or equivalent with substantial experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted administrative partner to the assigned Partner, manage priorities and deadlines.
• Manage a complex calendar including court appearances, depositions, arbitrations, and meetings.
• Coordinate business travel and prepare itineraries; process reimbursements.
• Assist with inbox management and routine correspondence for attorney review.
• Prepare, edit, file, and organize legal and business documents.
• File documents with courts and track deadlines and filing requirements.

Skills

Executive support

Legal terminology

Calendar management

Email management

Travel coordination

Document proofreading

Discretion

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Associate degree required or equivalent

3+ years professional experience

Law firm support experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Legal document preparation software

Job description

Sweeney Merrigan in Boston seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to a Partner and oversee daily office operations. The role demands familiarity with legal terminology, attorney workflows, court deadlines, and confidential information handling.

You will manage complex calendars, oversee scheduling, coordinate travel, draft routine communications, and maintain organized files. A minimum of 3 years in a legal admin role is expected, with a Bachelor's preferred.