Location: Boston, MA | Hybrid
Salary Range: $75K-$105K | Bonus Eligible
Schedule: Full-time | Monday-Friday, 9-5 | Non-exempt
Required: 5+ years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant supporting partners
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
Our client, a well-established law firm, is seeking an experienced Trusts & Estates Legal Administrative Assistant to support multiple attorneys in a collaborative, client-focused practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys providing exceptional administrative and client service support.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- 5+ years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant supporting partners, preferably within a Trusts & Estates, Estate Planning, or Probate practice
- Knowledge of estate planning, trust administration, and probate matters
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; experience with Document Management Systems, billing software, and familiarity with Visio or PowerPoint is a plus
- Excellent organizational, proofreading, and multitasking skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and a commitment to providing outstanding client service
- Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and integrity
Key Job Functions
- Prepare, edit, proofread, and format estate planning documents, correspondence, memoranda, and other legal documents with exceptional accuracy
- Maintain and organize electronic and physical client files using a document management system
- Coordinate attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and prepare materials for client appointments
- Process incoming and outgoing mail, scanning, copying, filing, and document distribution
- Enter attorney time, assist with legal billing, and review invoices for accuracy
- Communicate professionally with clients, financial advisors, accountants, attorneys, and other stakeholders
- Prepare final estate planning binders, executed documents, trust funding recommendations, and related correspondence
- Assist attorneys with administrative projects and additional departmental support as needed
Apply Today
If you’re an experienced Trusts & Estates Legal Administrative Assistant looking to advance your career with a respected legal team in Boston, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your legal career!
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.
