Senior Litigation Administrative Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Strong benefits

Job summary

JOHN LEONARD is a national litigation firm seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to provide high-level administrative and litigation support to two busy partners and two associates. This role involves managing calendars, preparing legal documents, and coordinating travel in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants must have 3+ years of experience and a high school diploma; strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and e-filing systems; Massachusetts court rules knowledge is a plus; we

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Litigation Administrative Assistant or in a comparable legal support role.
• Experience supporting litigation attorneys in a law firm environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Experience with LexisNexis/File & Serve Xpress, Odyssey, PACER, ECF, iManage, or comparable systems.
• Knowledge of state and federal court rules and procedures, including Massachusetts Superior Court Rule 9A.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and time management.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to assigned attorneys and paralegals.
• Prepare, format, proofread, and finalize legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, correspondence, motions, discovery materials, and trial documents.
• Prepare documents and materials for litigation, discovery, and trial proceedings.
• File documents with state and federal courts using electronic filing systems.
• Maintain accurate client files, case records, and electronic documents.
• Manage attorney calendars in Microsoft Outlook, including appointments, deadlines, and court dates.

Skills

Litigation support experience

Microsoft Office

Court rules knowledge

Communication skills

Organization & time management

Multitasking

Independent & collaborative work

Education

High school diploma

Tools

LexisNexis/File & Serve Xpress

Odyssey

PACER

ECF

iManage

Job description

JOHN LEONARD is a national litigation firm seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to provide high-level administrative and litigation support to two busy partners and two associates. This role involves managing calendars, preparing legal documents, and coordinating travel in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants must have 3+ years of experience and a high school diploma; strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and e-filing systems; Massachusetts court rules knowledge is a plus; we