Senior Legal Practice Assistant: E-Filing & Docs Expert

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP is seeking a highly skilled Legal Practice Assistant to join our Boston, MA office. You will support multiple timekeepers across practice areas, handling pleadings, filings, scheduling, and travel with discretion and professionalism.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years as a legal assistant, experience with federal/state filings and NetDocuments, and strong MS Office skills. This role requires independence, confidentiality, and a collaborative team mindset in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years as a legal assistant supporting litigation and transactional practices; appellate experience preferred.
• Federal and State electronic court filing experience required.
• Experience with electronic databases and document management systems; familiarity with NetDocuments preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration while exercising sound judgment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; grammar, proofreading, formatting skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills; Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Draft, proofread, and format pleadings, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Manage electronic filing in Federal and State courts.
• Proofread and format appellate filings, including cite-checking.
• Coordinate in-person and virtual meetings (scheduling, rooms, catering, IT).
• Maintain attorney calendars with timely reminders and updates.
• Provide daily administrative support to assigned attorneys.
• Open new client and matter files and assist with intake.
• Prepare and submit electronic expense reports.
• Arrange travel itineraries and related logistics.
• Redline and compare documents using document comparison software.
• Organize electronic and paper files in NetDocuments.
• Analyze and save key correspondence with standardized naming conventions.
• Conduct legal research as requested by attorneys.
• Respond professionally to inquiries from clients and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion in all matters.
• Enter attorney time as required.
• Provide backup support and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Foster positive relationships with clients, attorneys, and staff.

Skills

Legal document drafting

Proofreading

Calendar management

Microsoft Office

NetDocuments

Electronic court filing

Research

Communication

Time management

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

NetDocuments

Document management systems

Document comparison software

Job description

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP is seeking a highly skilled Legal Practice Assistant to join our Boston, MA office. You will support multiple timekeepers across practice areas, handling pleadings, filings, scheduling, and travel with discretion and professionalism.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years as a legal assistant, experience with federal/state filings and NetDocuments, and strong MS Office skills. This role requires independence, confidentiality, and a collaborative team mindset in a