Legal Assistant

Collaborative Team, Reputable New England Firm

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Salary: $55,000 - $65,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a highly regarded, multi-state law firm serving clients across the East Coast. Our practice spans civil litigation, corporate law, business planning, family law, and estate planning. What sets us apart is our firm-wide client service model: clients are clients of the firm, not individual attorneys. This approach allows us to deliver the right expertise for each matter, ensuring both efficiency and exceptional results.

With a long and distinguished track record in medical professional liability and aging services defense, we are recognized as a leading force in this highly specialized area of law. Across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and beyond, healthcare providers-including physicians, medical practice groups, hospitals, and long-term care facilities-rely on us to provide strategic, robust defense in complex and high-stakes claims.

Why join us?

Join a law firm where collaboration, client service, and professional growth come first. We prioritize matching the right attorneys to the right matters, ensuring your skills are fully utilized while delivering outstanding results for clients. Our attorneys work as a cohesive team, sharing resources, insights, and expertise to tackle complex legal challenges efficiently.

With open management, a commitment to inclusion, diversity, and pro bono initiatives, this is a place where your professional development is supported and your contributions truly make a difference.

Job Details

We are seeking a proactive Legal Assistant with 3+ years of experience supporting litigation teams, ideally within medical malpractice or professional liability. This role is heavily focused on administrative and procedural support, ensuring attorneys can operate efficiently across all stages of litigation.

Key Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day support to attorneys, including calendar management and scheduling
Prepare, format, and e-file pleadings, motions, and correspondence
Manage court deadlines, docketing, and case calendars
Assist with discovery coordination, document organization, and file maintenance
Support trial preparation, including exhibits, binders, and logistics
Project Support

Qualifications

2+ years of legal assistant experience
Experience with e-filing in state and federal courts
Strong organizational and multitasking skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal document management systems
Excellent communication and attention to detail

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