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Legal Secretary/ Administrative Assistant

Beacon Hill, Boston, MA, United States


Responsibilities

General administrative support services

Maintain calendar and contacts

Room scheduling/reservations (individual and group meetings)

Meet/greet clients; arrange meetings (including any beverage/food and AV requirements)

Track monthly expenses, prepare expense reports and manage corporate card accounts

Make travel arrangements

Respond timely to emails requesting other assistance

Proofread documents upon attorney request

Perform photocopying, scanning, faxing, binding, filing, etc.

Document formatting, following firm styles, finalizing document for filing including TOCs

Create and maintain files

Prepare new client/matter forms; engagement letters, etc.

Create binders

Track attorney bar/court admissions/CLE information

Conduct minor non-billable research for assigned attorneys (i.e., filings, court cases, patents, etc…)

Enter attorney hours into time management system and manage contract attorney time as applicable

Review and edit of monthly prebills; drafting cover letters for same

Provide back-up services for other admins or office personnel

Other duties and special projects as assigned

Support 5-7 Attorneys

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

Associate's degree preferred

2+ years general office experience required, prior law firm experience is preferred

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

General knowledge of office equipment and tools

Strong Microsoft Office skills – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and various document management tools

Ability to build rapport with attorneys and professional staff

Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail

The ability to work independently but within a team environment

Supporting 5-7 Attorneys

Desired Skills and Experience

Calendaring

Invoicing

Travel

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents:

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records.

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