Location: Boston Metro, MA | On-site, 5 days/week
Salary Range: $72K-$85K
Schedule: Full-time | Monday-Friday, 8:30-5 | Non-exempt
Required: Electronic court filing and ECF systems experience
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.
About the Opportunity
A respected bankruptcy and litigation law firm recognized nationally for excellence in complex legal matters is seeking a skilled Legal Administrative Assistant to support attorneys in a fast-paced litigation environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional who thrives on organization, collaboration, and proactive problem-solving.
Qualifications & Skills
- 3+ years of litigation legal assistant or legal administrative assistant experience.
- Experience with ECF filing and electronic court filing systems required.
- Bankruptcy law experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of court rules, legal procedures, and litigation protocols.
- Understanding of day-to-day operations within a legal office environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal technology platforms.
- Experience using case management software.
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to attorneys and legal teams throughout all phases of litigation
- Manage communications with clients, witnesses, court personnel, and other stakeholders
- Assist with trial preparation and attend proceedings as needed
- Prepare, proofread, and file legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and court filings
- Draft and organize case briefs and summarize depositions, interrogatories, and testimony
- Conduct factual, documentary, and legal research to support case development
- Gather, organize, and maintain case-related information and records
- Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and monitor critical deadlines
- Maintain client and contact databases
- Answer and route incoming phone calls professionally and efficiently
Apply Today
If you are an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant, Litigation Legal Assistant, or Legal Secretary seeking a new opportunity with a respected law firm, we encourage you to apply. Bring your expertise in litigation support, ECF filing, and legal administration to a team where your contributions will make an immediate impact.
Founded in 1969, JOHNLEONARD, a woman-owned business, is the premier staffing choice in Boston and beyond. We provide Temporary/Contract, Direct Hire, Temp-to-Hire, and Payroll services as part of our comprehensive service offerings. JOHNLEONARD is an equal opportunity employer committed to representation, belonging, and accessibility in the workplace. All applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
