Amazing well-known Boston law firm is seeking a self-motivated, experienced high level Legal Assistant to join our team! This is a GREAT team! Join us today!
- Provide attorneys with administrative support such as, but not limited to, email, calendar and contact management; event and meeting planning; travel planning - create detailed itineraries; enter/submit attorney time (DTE); open new client matters; oversee and finalize billing; handle administrative requests and/or projects as assigned.
- Draft, edit, convert and print documents, presentations and spreadsheets; spellcheck and proofread work product.
- Interact with clients, attorneys and internal staff in a professional and courteous manner; welcome clients who visit the firm.
- Maintain organized desk; create/maintain effective filing systems; forward/retrieve files to Records Department; maintain contact sheets/desk profiles.
- Handle high volume of phone calls, while demonstrating professional phone etiquette; ensure messages are delivered promptly, accurately and according to attorney preference.
- Strong administrative and organizational skills; ability to prioritize tasks and juggle multiple priorities.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work with different personalities in high-pressure situations.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; strong attention to detail.
- Strong initiative; ability to exercise sound judgment, work independently and make decisions on behalf of attorney(s).
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Team player.
- Demonstrate proficiency in firm-supported applications including Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint and Excel) and legal specific applications.
- Ability to produce high-quality documents that are spelled checked and proofread.
- Demonstrate desire and ability to learn new technology and willingness to share knowledge to assist others.
- Knowledge of Big Law or legal highly preferred.
Education/Certifications:
- 2+ years of experience in an administrative capacity within a law firm, legal environment or corporation.
Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and 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.
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Company Profile:
Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.
Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.
Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.
We look forward to working with you.
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