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Litigation Legal Assistant/Secretary (Min 2 years exp req)

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Adler Cohen Harvey Wakeman & Guekguezian, LLP

Boston, MA (In Person)

$60,000 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 4 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/8/2026

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Job Description

Litigation Legal Assistant/Secretary The Litigation Legal Assistant/Secretary will provide office administrative support within a legal environment. We are currently a 32-attorney regional law firm with offices in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire, practicing in the area of civil litigation and insurance defense, with a focus on professional liability defense. The litigation legal assistant/secretary will work with multiple attorneys providing a full range of support. The successful candidate possesses at least 2 years recent legal litigation secretary experience.
Primary Responsibilities:
Preparation and revision of correspondence, litigation pleadings, and other clerical assignments as directed E-File with state and federal courts File motions, including Rule 9A, with the MA Superior Court Scheduling depositions, hearings, meetings, and other case-related events for attorneys Answer phones and communicate with clients on a daily basis Assist with covering reception Run conflict checks and open new client matters as requested Maintain docketing for litigation attorneys Maintain calendars and case lists for attorneys Provide support for other general office administrative functions
Required Skills:
At least 2 years recent legal secretarial experience within a law firm, providing administrative support in the litigation practice area Experience with insurance defense and/or medical malpractice matters is a plus Experience with MA state and federal E-Filing programs, including Odyssey and Pacer Typing 65+ wpm Familiarity with state and federal court rules and procedures Must have a solid understanding of technical legal terminology as well as court filings Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as excellent proofreading skills Ability to multi-task, and timely respond to deadlines as well as balance workload Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is required Experience with iManage is a plus
Job Type:
Full-time (in person)
Pay:
From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Parental leave Referral program Retirement plan
Experience:
litigation: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person