Litigation Legal Assistant

Job Type


Full-time

Description

Are you dependable, proactive, and professional? Does your exceptional customer service, high work standards, and laser focused attention to detail set you apart? Look no further... Sheehan Phinney is for you! We are hiring a full-time Legal Assistant who will use their honed expertise to support up to five attorneys in multiple practice areas (including litigation). Responsibilities include preparing/revising documents, assembling closing binders, assisting with billing, correspondence, pleadings, and forms; scheduling and coordinating appointments, meetings, and depositions; court and agency filings including e-filing; processing mail; file maintenance and general administrative duties along with other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of legal terminology, concepts, and practical application
• Professional demeanor with a positive attitude and high ethical standards
• Excellent telephone etiquette and client service skills
• Clear, concise verbal and written communication skills
• Strong active listening skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Strong prioritization, multitasking, and sound judgment
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong organizational and planning skills with initiative
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years of experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant with a proven track record of success. E-filing experience, proactive, savvy, self-starter required. Experience supporting a busy legal practice, with paralegal certification and notary preferred. EEO

Why Sheehan Phinney?
Recognized as a 2025 Best Places to Work (for both law firms and NE businesses), we take pride in our employees' work ethic, and reward that commitment with a comprehensive benefits package and by offering generous paid time off (PTO) in addition to thirteen paid holidays annually. We believe in compensating people fairly and provide tuition reimbursement, paid leave, paid volunteer time, and the opportunity to grow!


We appreciate the importance of work-life balance to support your personal and professional success. Our collaborative atmosphere allows for quality time to grow your career network and benefit from the mentorship provided by our talented team.


If you would like to work for an organization that is growing, gives back to the community and is a place where you can shine, look no further, and submit your resume and cover letter today!