Eckert Seamans is a full-service national law firm with a strong reputation and history of success that spans more than 65 years.
With approximately 300 lawyers across a network of 15 offices, we provide clients with proactive, solution-oriented business and litigation counsel.
We are seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant for our Boston, MA office.
Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below.
Primary Responsibilities :
- Preparation of legal documents such as letters, correspondence, briefs, and pleadings
- General utilization and submission of clerical and administrative forms such as check requests and expense reports
- Coordination of conference calls, video conferences and other interpersonal communication as requested.
- Preparation of mailings
- Coordination of large-scale document jobs with Office Services
- As requested per attorney daily monitoring of deadlines, calendars, voicemails, answering of phone
- Assist attorneys with trial preparation and provide trial support as requested
- Maintain client files
- Copying and scanning of documents
- Open and closing of client matters
- Provide general assistance firmwide as a member of the legal support team as needed
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Skills / Abilities :
- Strong verbal and written skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize tasks and multitask
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to function well in a high paced environment
- Knowledge of legal terminology and state and federal procedures
- Aptitude for learning new applications, systems and processes
- Proficient with electronic court filing preferred
- Proficient with Microsoft Office365 and Adobe
- Proficient with document management systems, iManage preferred
- Proficient with redlining, track changes, table of authorities and table of contents preferred
Education and Experience :
- High school degree or equivalent required; college degree preferred
- Minimum two years of experience as an assistant, preferably in a law firm environment Travel expectation :
- None
- None
Benefits :
- Generous PTO and holiday schedule
- Medical / Vision / Dental insurance
- Hybrid work schedule
- Commuter Benefits
- Paid parental leave
- 401k plan
Eckert Seamans is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability or any protected military or veteran status.
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