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Beacon Hill · 1 day ago

Complex Litigation Assistant

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

Beacon Hill is a reputable law firm seeking a full-time legal administrative assistant to join their team. The role involves assisting with complex litigation tasks, including preparation of pleadings, managing client files, and providing general administrative support.

Staffing Agency

Responsibilities

Assist with preparation and editing of pleadings and discovery in federal and state court matters as well as arbitration and FINRA proceedings

Familiar with Massachusetts Rule 9A procedures

Familiar with MA state court and Federal Court efiling procedures

Proofread all work for both content and context

Drafting of letters and templates for discovery

Maintain office calendar with case related deadlines

Create, organize and maintain client files both in electronic and paper filing systems

Familiar with Westlaw, Pacer and state court docket searches

Assembling and organization of hearing and trial binders

Assembling of deposition exhibits

Liaison with courts and litigation vendors, including process servers and couriers

General administrative support tasks including phone coverage, handling incoming mail, scanning, putting together supply list as well as putting away supplies once delivered

Archiving closed matters

Qualification

Complex litigation experienceMicrosoft Office proficiencyWestlaw familiarityPacer familiarityE-filing proceduresMulti-taskCommunication skillsAttention to detailTeamwork ability

Required

Bachelor's degree

4 years' litigation experience

Willingness and flexibility to work overtime, and occasionally on short notice

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and track extensive details

Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients and all levels of personnel and handle confidential information sensitively and discreetly

Strong ability to maintain high standards, use good judgment and seek out ways to contribute and anticipate needs

Ability to work interpedently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, while demonstrating initiative, diplomacy and tact when under pressure

Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite

Exceptional attention to detail

Ability to work independently and to multi-task

Someone with motivation to take on challenges