Location: Boston Metro, MA | Hybrid: 1 remote day per week
Salary Range: $75K-$95K
Schedule: Full-time or Part-time (21, 28, or 35 hours per week). Must be able to work until 9 pm
Overview
A top-performing Boston law firm is expanding its administrative team and seeking an experienced Night Legal Administrative Assistant to provide high-level evening support across multiple legal practice groups.
Recognized as a Best Place to Work, this organization is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, operational excellence, and delivering exceptional client service. This role is ideal for a seasoned legal assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values precision, and enjoys being the go-to resource during critical evening hours.
Key Qualifications
- BA/BS degree preferred, but not required
- 5+ years of Legal Assistant experience, preferably within a mid-size or large law firm
- Advanced expertise in Microsoft Word (styles), iManage (or comparable document management systems), Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Comprehensive knowledge of PDF tools, including Kofax and Adobe Acrobat
- Strong customer service mindset for both internal and external stakeholders
- Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and ability to meet tight deadlines
- High level of professionalism, discretion, flexibility, and reliability
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to remain calm, focused, and solutions-oriented under pressure
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and anticipate next steps independently
- Demonstrated success working with professionals at all organizational levels
- Willingness to adjust schedule to accommodate occasional overtime
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive evening legal administrative support across all practice groups, ensuring continuity of work and seamless handoffs from day teams
- Draft, format, proofread, and edit legal documents and correspondence with exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
- Support urgent filings, time-sensitive client communications, and priority projects
- Assist with time entry and billing processes, ensuring accuracy and timely submission
- Handle confidential client and firm information in strict compliance with policies and ethical standards
- Serve as a key resource for document assembly, proofreading, scanning, filing, and indexing
- Support client billing and administrative workflows as needed
Take the Next Step
If you bring deep law firm administrative experience, thrive during evening hours, and want to make a meaningful impact behind the scenes, this role delivers. Apply today for the chance to join a team that values expertise, accountability, and excellence.
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.
