Legal Assistant

• Provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to assigned attorneys and paralegals
• Draft, format, edit, proofread, and finalize briefs, pleadings, correspondence, motions, discovery materials, and other legal documents
• Prepare Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities
• Create document shells and assist with motions, discovery, hearings, and trial preparation
• Electronically file documents with Massachusetts state and federal courts
• Maintain knowledge of applicable state and federal court rules, filing procedures, and deadlines
• Proofread legal documents for formatting, accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• Maintain organized and up-to-date electronic client and matter files
• Manage attorney calendars, appointments, court dates, filing deadlines, meetings, and critical dates through Outlook
• Coordinate attorney travel arrangements and prepare expense and mileage reimbursements
• Enter, review, and revise attorney time entries and applicable litigation codes
• Review vendor invoices and prepare check requests and payment submissions
• Assist with prebill editing and coordinate with billing personnel for accurate and timely client invoicing
• Assist with conflict checks and new matter procedures
• Provide professional telephone and client support on behalf of assigned attorneys
• Assist attorneys and paralegals with trial preparation and other litigation-related projects

Legal Assistant jobs in Massachusetts

Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant