Legal Assistant

Way Finders

Legal Assistant supporting Way Finders, a nonprofit improving economic mobility and developing affordable housing. Providing attorneys with legal documents, filings, correspondence, records, and administrative operations.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeSpringfield • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $26 - $29 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong legal administrative support capabilities, including drafting legal documents, managing correspondence, and maintaining organized file systems. Proficient in utilizing technology and databases to enhance legal team efficiency and ensure confidentiality in legal matters.

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Legal Document DraftingDatabase ManagementOffice365 ProficiencyOrganizational SkillsLegal Terminology Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Legal Document PreparationData EntryFile ManagementKPI TrackingDocument Filing

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailMultitaskingConfidentiality MaintenanceIndependent WorkTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft SuiteExcelFilevineOffice365Database Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate DegreeLegal Certification

Industry Keywords

Civil LitigationReal Estate TransactionsLegal CorrespondenceLegal ProceduresLaw Firm Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide legal administrative support to the Chief Legal Officer, Managing Attorney, and Attorneys
Prepare draft legal documents and correspondence
File documents and pleadings with courts
Draft, review, edit, and prepare routine correspondence and signature documents for attorneys
Monitor legal correspondence and respond to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders
Use judgment in receiving, responding to, and referring stakeholder emails
Track project deadlines and escalate issues as needed
Prepare written office procedures
Perform scheduling, copying, scanning, assembling, retrieving, indexing, and purging of files
Maintain spreadsheets and databases and prepare and distribute mailings
Identify and maintain processes to improve legal-team efficiency
Enter legal data points, KPIs, and deadlines into established databases and tracking systems
Maintain and organize the legal team’s physical and electronic file systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

2 years’ equivalent experience, including 1 year in the legal field; an Associate or relevant certification may substitute for some experience
Preference for experience in a law firm or in-house environment with civil litigation or real estate transaction matters
Adept with technology, including Office365 and databases
Comfort learning new software systems and technologies
Familiarity with legal terminology and processes
Superior proficiency with databases and Microsoft Suite, including Excel
Preference for experience with Filevine or a similar database
Excellent organizational skills and ability to establish priorities, schedule activities, complete tasks timely, achieve deadlines, and multitask
Proven ability to maintain confidentiality in legal matters
Attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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Benefits

Comp & perks

20 days of accrued paid time-off in year one
15+ holidays annually
Health, dental, and vision insurance options from day one
Educational assistance
Medical Reimbursement Account
Dependent Care Account
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Annual staff picnic