Senior Litigation Administrative Assistant

Johnleonard; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Competitive benefits

Job summary

JOHN LEONARD in Boston is seeking a highly organized Legal Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to two busy partners and two associates. The role demands meticulous calendar management, document preparation, and collaboration with senior attorneys in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of litigation support experience, proficiency with MS Office, and familiarity with court filing systems and e-filing processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• 3+ years of experience as a Litigation Administrative Assistant or similar role.
• Experience supporting litigation attorneys in a law firm environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Experience with legal document management and filing systems such as LexisNexis, PACER, ECF, and iManage.
• Knowledge of state and federal court rules and procedures, including MA Superior Court Rule 9A.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and time management.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to assigned attorneys and paralegals.
• Prepare, format, proofread, and finalize legal documents including briefs and pleadings.
• Prepare documents for litigation, discovery, and trial proceedings.
• File documents with state and federal courts using electronic filing systems.
• Maintain accurate client files and case records.
• Manage attorney calendars in Outlook and coordinate travel and reimbursements.
• Review time entries, billing documentation, and vendor invoices.
• Assist with conflict checks and client communications.
• Support trial preparation and other litigation-related projects.

Skills

Litigation support

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Organization

Independent work and collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

LexisNexis/File & Serve Xpress

Odyssey

PACER

ECF

iManage

Job description

JOHN LEONARD in Boston is seeking a highly organized Legal Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to two busy partners and two associates. The role demands meticulous calendar management, document preparation, and collaboration with senior attorneys in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of litigation support experience, proficiency with MS Office, and familiarity with court filing systems and e-filing processes.