Legal Administrative Assistant

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1400 attorneys in 46 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long‑term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Legal Administrative Assistant position in our Boston Office. The Position Wilson Elser’s Boston office is currently seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to join a leading litigation team. Key Responsibilities: Prepare legal filings: format documents, pull exhibits, proofread and redact documents Prepare court filings, become familiar with court rules and filing procedures E‑file court filings in both state and federal courts Open new matters Document management and organization and saving to networks Prepare cover letters for attorney bills Input billing information into billing software Schedule conferences and depositions, maintain attorney calendars Manage bills for third party vendors, process check requests and follow up with accounting Manage large file transfers and document sharing platforms (e.g., Dropbox) Qualifications 3+ years litigation experience, familiarity with insurance defense a plus Familiarity with court procedures and e‑filings in Massachusetts and/or New Hampshire Ability to work independently as well as in a team‑based setting with other Legal Secretaries supporting a group of attorneys Open to taking on new responsibilities and challenging tasks Excellent attention to detail with ability to multitask Excellent organizational skills with the ability to integrate into a fast‑paced environment Excellent typing skills with proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Outlook, Excel) Strong written and verbal communication skills Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000 USD Why Should You Apply? Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. It is the Firm's policy that employment will be based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Further, employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicant's race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, stalking, past or present service in the uniformed services or obligation to serve in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by law. Wilson Elser endeavors to make the Wilson Elser website accessible to any and all users. You may review the Accessibility Policy here. California Residents may review the CCPA notice for applicants and employees here. #ZR #J-18808-Ljbffr