Overview
Legal Assistant Jobs in Boston, MA at Robert Half
Title: Legal Assistant
Company: Robert Half
Location: Boston, MA
Our client, a successful & growing law firm, is seeking a Trusts & Estates Legal Assistant to join their practice in Boston, Massachusetts. This position is suited for someone who thrives in a busy legal setting, brings strong organizational skills, and can keep multiple matters moving efficiently. The role offers the chance to contribute to a respected legal team while supporting attorneys and clients with accuracy, attention to detail, and care.
Location: Boston, MA
Schedule: Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote)
Salary: $86,000 – $91,000 (depending on experience) + bonuses + amazing benefits
Hours: 35 hours a week
Responsibilities:
- Managing attorney’s calendars, including client consultations, estate plan signings and probate deadlines.
- Coordinate meetings and maintain scheduling priorities.
- Opening and maintaining electronic and physical files, ensuring documents are organized and readily accessible.
- Preparing, formatting and proofreading correspondence, legal documents and forms with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Support estate plan execution, including document preparation and witnessing, as needed.
- Scanning and binding executed plan documents and transmitting the same to clients.
- Serve as professional point of contact for clients, advisors and families.
- Preparing and submitting expense reports.
- Assisting with billing and invoicing process, including client billing inquiries.
- Coordinate mail/courier and document distribution as needed.
- Provide cross-coverage for administrative team members, as needed.
- Provide occasional front office coverage, as needed.
Requirements:
- 4+ years preferred legal assistant experience in a law firm, in estate planning and/or probate/trust administration.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent proficiency with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
- Experience with Document Management Systems such as NetDocs and working with PDFs.
- Excellent organizational skills, with ability to prioritize tasks and manage deadlines.
- Ability to interact with clients, families and advisors in friendly and professional manner.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
- Ability and willingness to embrace evolving workflows and technology.
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