Strategic Legal Assistant - Client Delivery Lead

Husch Blackwell; Boston (MA); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Husch Blackwell is seeking a Client Delivery Specialist (Legal Assistant) to support assigned attorneys, manage workflows, and coordinate cross-functional teams. This role emphasizes proactive problem-solving, confidentiality, and efficient administration within a hybrid work setting.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of relevant experience, 3+ years in legal assistance, and strong MS Office skills. You will work closely with attorneys, clients, and internal departments to ensure timely

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant experience providing comprehensive support to organizational leadership, preferably in a professional services environment.
• 3+ years relevant legal assistance experience required.
• Minimum typing speed of 60 wpm; transcription experience preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information of highest level.
• Demonstrated proactive problem-solving and ability to work with minimal direction.

Responsibilities

• Manages full lifecycle workflow for assigned attorneys and coordinates priorities and timelines.
• Coordinate intake, conflict checks, and engagement processes while maintaining documentation.
• Oversee billing inquiries, track budgets, and collaborate with billing teams on collections.
• Serve as liaison between attorneys, clients, and internal departments to coordinate communications.
• Draft, review, and organize legal documents; maintain version control and secure storage.
• Coordinate attorneys’ calendars, travel arrangements, and meeting logistics.
• Leverage AI, automation, and dashboards to improve tracking and efficiency.
• Share training tips and best practices to improve team performance.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Legal support experience

Workflow management

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Husch Blackwell is seeking a Client Delivery Specialist (Legal Assistant) to support assigned attorneys, manage workflows, and coordinate cross-functional teams. This role emphasizes proactive problem-solving, confidentiality, and efficient administration within a hybrid work setting.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of relevant experience, 3+ years in legal assistance, and strong MS Office skills. You will work closely with attorneys, clients, and internal departments to ensure timely