Legal Assistant​/Bookkeeper

About this role

Help keep the books straight and make legal work flow — we need your organized touch.

$50,000.00/yr - $65,000.00/yr

This Jobot Job is hosted by Hunter Dahlstrom.

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping invoicing, account reconciliation, and tracking of receivables/payables.
• Maintain firm financial records, general ledger entries, and support month-end close.
• Process client billing, collections, and trust accounting compliance.
• Assist attorneys and support staff with administrative tasks (filing, document preparation, calendar management).
• Coordinate with outside accountants or auditors when needed.
• Audit expense reports, vendor invoices, and internal finance queries.
• Monitor cash flow and flag any discrepancies or issues proactively.
• Support office operations in ad hoc capacities (ordering supplies, coordinating vendors, etc.).

• Strong bookkeeping / accounting experience (2+ years preferred).
• Proficiency in Quick Books (or equivalent) and Microsoft Excel.
• Comfortable working in a legal environment (familiarity with trust accounting, billing cycles, retention) is a plus.
• Highly detail-oriented, strong organizational skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Good communicator — you’ll liaise with attorneys, vendors, clients.

• Solid exposure to both legal operations and bookkeeping — you’ll build skills others don’t get.
• Collaborative small-team environment where your voice matters.
• Possibility of flexible scheduling or remote “bookkeeping hours” (depending on volume).
• Opportunity to grow — as the firm takes on more work, your role can expand.
• PTO, holidays, baseline benefits (health, etc.) as aligned with industry norms.

Not Applicable

Full-time

Legal / Bookkeeping

Boston, MA

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