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Bowditch & Dewey, LLP · 20 hours ago

Legal Administrative Assistant – Family Law & Fiduciary Litigation (Worcester)

Worcester, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$32/hr - $40/hr

5+ years exp

Bowditch & Dewey, LLP is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant in their Family Law & Fiduciary Litigation practice area. The role involves providing vital administrative support to attorneys, including document preparation, calendar management, and client interactions.

Law Practice

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate attorney schedules & calendars, including appointments, meetings, court appearances and travel arrangements

Prepare, proofread, format legal documents, correspondences, and reports with accuracy and attention to detail

Assist attorneys with case management, including organizing and maintaining case files

Assist with the preparation of legal documents such as pleadings, e-filings, motions, and correspondence, ensuring accuracy and adherence to legal procedures

Assist in maintaining electronic and physical filing systems, ensuring documents are organized and easily accessible

Assist with billing and invoicing processes, including time entry and client billing inquiries

Provide general administrative support, such as answering phones, greeting clients, and handling incoming and outgoing mail

Serve as backup support to the other legal administrative assistants on the team as appropriate

Perform other duties specific to the role as assigned

Qualification

Family Law experienceMicrosoft OfficeOrganizational skillsClient service skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationAttention to detailAdaptabilityConfidentiality

Required

Family Law experience is required

A minimum of five years of experience supporting a family law practice

Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines effectively

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail

Strong client service skills

Advanced computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), Kofax Power PDF or similar/equivalent PDF program, BigHand Create and Hyperstyles or similar/equivalent Styles and Templates software, and NetDocs; willingness and ability to learn different technologies

Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion

Enthusiasm for learning and willingness to adapt to changing priorities and workflows

Preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred but not required

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off

Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the firm

A supportive and collaborative work environment with a team of dedicated professionals

Company

Bowditch & Dewey, LLP

Bowditch is a highly regarded law firm handling sophisticated transactions, challenging litigation and complex regulatory issues for businesses, families and institutions throughout Massachusetts, the region and beyond.

Founded in 1914

Worcester, MA, US

51-200 employees