Legal Assistant

Description We are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join a dynamic law firm in Boston, Massachusetts. In this role, you will provide essential support to attorneys through legal research, document management, and coordination of case timelines. If you have a strong background in civil litigation and excellent organizational skills, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

- Conduct thorough legal research to support case preparations and ongoing litigation.

- Manage and review legal documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court requirements.

- Coordinate schedules and maintain calendars to ensure timely court filings and meetings.

- Assist in drafting and filing court documents, including e-filing procedures.

- Collaborate with attorneys to gather information and prepare for interviews.

- Monitor and track deadlines for municipal cases and ensure timely submission of required documentation.

- Provide administrative support, including managing correspondence and maintaining case files.

- Communicate effectively with court personnel and other legal professionals to facilitate case progress.

- Organize and maintain case timelines to ensure seamless case management.

- Ensure adherence to legal procedures and standards within all assigned tasks. Requirements - Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Legal Assistant, preferably in civil litigation.

- Proficiency in e-filing systems and familiarity with court filing protocols.

- Strong organizational skills with experience managing calendars and tracking deadlines.

- Knowledge of municipal cases and related legal processes.

- Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive legal documents.

- Strong communication skills for interacting with attorneys, court personnel, and clients.

- Ability to multitask and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.

- Proficient in legal research and document preparation.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit  for more information.

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