Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott

Legal Assistant

Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.
  • Minimum two years of experience as a legal assistant in a law firm environment.
  • Knowledge of legal terminology and state and federal procedures.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office365, Adobe, and document management systems like iManage.
  • Experience with electronic court filing and redlining documents preferred.
  • Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare legal documents including letters and correspondence.
  • Utilize and submit clerical forms such as check requests and expense reports.
  • Coordinate conference calls and video communications.
  • Enter attorney time in the timekeeping system.
  • Monitor deadlines and assist with task prioritization as needed.
  • Maintain and organize client files and documentation.
  • Provide general support to the legal assistance team as required.

Benefits

  • Generous PTO and holiday schedule.
  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
  • Hybrid work schedule for better work-life balance.
  • Commuter benefits to ease travel costs.
  • Paid parental leave for new parents.
  • 401k plan to support retirement savings.
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant for our Boston, Massachusetts office.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Preparation of legal documents such as letters and correspondence
  • General utilization and submission of clerical and administrative forms such as check requests and expense reports
  • Coordination of conference calls, video conferences and other interpersonal communication as requested
  • Enter attorney time in timekeeping system
  • Preparation of mailings
  • Coordination of large-scale document jobs with Office Services
  • As requested per attorney daily monitoring of deadlines, calendars, voicemails, answering of phone
  • Maintain client files
  • Copying and scanning of documents
  • Open and closing of client matters
  • Provide general assistance firmwide as a member of the legal support team as needed
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills/Abilities
  • Strong verbal and written skills
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and multitask
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to function well in a high paced environment
  • Knowledge of legal terminology and state and federal procedures
  • Aptitude for learning new applications, systems and processes
  • Proficient with electronic court filing preferred
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office365 and Adobe
  • Proficient with document management systems, iManage preferred
  • Proficient with redlining, track changes, table of authorities and table of contents preferred
  • Proficient with BKFS and/or Legal Tracker preferred
  • Bankruptcy or foreclosure experience is preferred

Education and Experience:
  • High school degree or equivalent required; college degree preferred
  • Minimum two years of experience as an assistant, preferably in a law firm environment

Physical Requirements:

  • Remain stationary for extended periods while performing repetitive tasks such as working at a computer
  • Ability to move throughout the office to attend meetings, access files, collaborate with colleagues, and use standard office equipment, including but not limited to; printers, copiers, scanners
  • Ability to move files, documents, supplies, or materials up to 10 pounds


Travel expectation:
  • None

Benefits:
  • Generous PTO and holiday schedule
  • Medical/Vision/Dental insurance
  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401k plan

In compliance with Massachusetts pay transparency, the salary range for this position is $76,000-$96,000. We note the salary information as a general guideline only, as we will consider various factors to determine the offer for this role, including the scope and responsibilities of the position, relevant work skills and experience, and education.

About Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott

Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC is a national law firm with a strong reputation for providing quality legal services to clients throughout the United States. The firm has over 400 attorneys located in offices throughout the country, and its practice areas include business law, litigation, intellectual property, labor and employment, real estate, and tax law. Eckert Seamans has been recognized by numerous legal publications for its excellence in the legal profession.
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