Legal Assistant

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Legal Assistant for Litigation Practice Group at Top Law Firm in Boston
• Full-time position with competitive salary and benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with match and profit-sharing, and more
• Minimum of 5 years of prior civil litigation law firm experience required, labor and employment experience a plus
• Ability to transcribe legal documents at a minimum of 70 wpm and perform proofreading and editing with high level of attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, as well as knowledge of court systems and procedures, including e-filing
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks under time constraints with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment

Law Firm Overview:

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP is a top employment and labor law firm with offices throughout the country. Our Boston office is currently seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Litigation practice group. We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment, along with competitive salary and benefits.

Position Summary:

As a Legal Assistant, you will provide support to our attorneys by managing case information, preparing legal documents, and performing administrative tasks. This is a full-time position with office hours from 8:30AM – 5PM, although schedules may vary. During busy times, the job may require more than 40 hours per week, with overtime pay provided. The selected individual will have a minimum of 5 years of prior civil litigation law firm experience, with labor and employment experience preferred.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare and file documents in state and federal court, including discovery requests and responses, letters, pleadings, motions, and more
• Format and proofread documents to ensure compliance with court rules and grammatical standards
• Maintain calendar and deadline reminder systems and ensure attorneys are aware of upcoming deadlines
• Open new files and maintain client and general files, including periodic review for possible electronic storage
• Make client appointments and travel arrangements for attorneys upon request
• Enter attorney time for billing purposes on a daily basis
• Work in a fast-paced team environment to cover daily tasks such as typing, filing, photocopying, and telephone coverage
• Respond to messages and requests in a timely manner to ensure high level of cooperation and teamwork

Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of prior civil litigation law firm experience, with labor and employment experience a plus
• Ability to transcribe legal documents at a minimum of 70 wpm
• Strong proofreading and editing skills, with attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, as well as knowledge of court systems and procedures, including e-filing
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks under time constraints with minimal supervision
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays, including Juneteenth
• Group Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, with Teladoc coverage for remote medical care
• Group Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan with % Match and a Profit-Sharing Plan
• Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• And more

*Benefits are subject to change.

Law Firm Overview:

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices. We prohibit discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender expression or identity, change of sex or transgender status, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Our firm values diversity and inclusion in our workplace and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.

This position is OPEN to submissions from recruiters. Please email our Recruiting Manager, Nicholas Golden, at for more information.

Keywords: Legal Assistant, Litigation, Law Firm, Boston, Full-time, Competitive Salary, Benefits, Civil Litigation, Labor and Employment, Transcription, Proofreading, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Court Systems, E-filing, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity, Inclusion.

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Paid Time Off, Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, 401(k) with Match and Profit-Sharing, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and more (subject to change)

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Litigation, Technical, Administrative, Electronic Filing, Case Management, Legal Document Preparation, Time and Billing, Transcription, Proofreading, Organizational, Interpersonal, Communication, Microsoft Office, Court Systems and Procedures

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Email Recruiting Manager, Nicholas Golden, at

Qualification and Experience Minimum of 5 years prior civil litigation law firm experience, knowledge of law office policies and procedures, ability to produce accurate legal documents with minimal supervision, labor and employment experience is a plus

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