Legal Assistant
CMBG3 Law
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Boston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Assist attorneys with drafting, proofreading, and filing legal documents and correspondence.
- Manage client communications, including scheduling meetings, answering phone calls, and responding to emails.
- Maintain and organize physical and electronic case files in compliance with California legal standards.
- Coordinate calendar appointments, court dates, and deadlines for attorneys and staff.
- Process incoming and outgoing mail, including service of process and legal filings.
- Prepare and submit court documents through electronic filing systems (e.g., e-Filing for California courts).
- Conduct basic legal research and gather information relevant to cases under attorney supervision.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Previous experience (3+ years) in a legal administrative or law office setting strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with California legal procedures, court filing systems, and terminology.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal practice management software.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive information.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
drafting legal documentsproofreadingfiling legal documentslegal researche-Filingcase file managementschedulingclient communicationtime managementorganizational skills
Soft skills
written communicationverbal communicationdiscretionprofessionalismorganizational abilitiestime-management abilities
Certifications
high school diplomaassociate degreebachelor's degree