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Legal · Boston, MA
Legal Assistant jobs in Boston, MA
Legal assistants keep law offices organized, handling scheduling, correspondence, client intake, billing entries, and document preparation so attorneys can focus on casework.
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Lightstar Renewables is seeking an Attorney to join its legal team and support the development, acquisition, financing, construction,... ...agreements, software agreements, and other operational contracts. Assist busines…
$140k - $160k
resolution while working in a collaborative, client-focused environment. The ideal candidate is a strong litigator with exceptional legal writing, courtroom experience, and the ability to independently manage multiple ca…
Legal Secretary / Assistant Kiernan Trebach LLP | Boston, MA _____________________________________________________________________ About the Firm We are a Civil Litigation Defense Law Firm. Our mission is focused on a sl…
$65k - $80k
client communication will be instrumental in delivering top-notch legal services. We value your ability to own your work and contribute... ...tech stack — Clio, Decision Vault, Fathom, Microsoft 365, AI- assisted draftin…
$90k - $150k
Looking to add to our Legal team Do you want to build a practice, not just bill hours? Martino Law Group is a fast-growing, client... ...tech stack — Clio, Decision Vault, Fathom, Microsoft 365, AI- assisted drafting too…
$30 per hour
delivering high-quality intellectual property services, including patents, copyrights, trademarks, and licensing. The team combines legal training with technical experience, enabling a strong understanding of clients’ te…
$23 per hour
Experienced Document Review Attorney – Remote Great opportunity for licensed attorneys interested in getting started with document review. Please apply to get on our roster for future matters! Excellent work environment…
$60.4k - $74.9k
GENERAL SUMMARY Provides legal administrative assistant support to assigned department. Reports to Administrative Assistant Supervisor on administrative matters such as training, coverage schedules, and time off and atto…
$55k - $85k
Merchant & Gould , one of the nation's premier intellectual property law firms, is seeking a Trademark Legal Assistant. This position may be located in our New York, Boston, Minneapolis or Atlanta location. The salary ra…
$85k - $112k
RelativityOne workspace administration, quality control, and Technology Assisted Review workflows. The ideal candidate will bring deep... ...quality control processes and database optimization ~Partner with legal teams o…
pleadings, briefs, discovery requests, and responses * Conduct legal and factual research involving environmental statutes and regulations... ...across litigation, regulatory, and transactional teams * Assist with client…
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What legal assistants earn in Boston
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $24–$29 | $49k–$61k |
| Mid level | $28–$36 | $59k–$74k |
| Senior | $34–$44 | $70k–$92k |
Adjusted for the Boston market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Calendar and docket managementLegal document formattingClient intake and communicationTime entry and billing supportFile organization (paper and digital)Discretion and confidentialityMicrosoft Office and PDF toolsMultitasking across attorneys
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How do you manage calendars and deadlines for multiple attorneys?
Describe your system for court dates, statutes of limitation, and reminders, plus how you confirm rather than assume. Precision is the whole job.
A client calls upset about their case and their attorney is in court. What do you do?
Show calm boundaries: listen, take detailed notes, avoid giving legal advice or case predictions, and commit to a specific callback you then make happen.
What experience do you have with legal documents and formatting?
Name the documents: engagement letters, pleadings shells, tables of authorities, proofs of service. Mention firm style rules and court formatting requirements.
How do you handle confidential or sensitive material day to day?
Give habits, not principles: locked screens, careful recipients on email, no case talk in shared spaces, and shredding protocols.
Tell me about supporting billing: time entry, prebills, or client invoicing.
Mention the billing software you used, attorneys' time you entered or chased, and accuracy checks before bills went out. Firms feel billing pain acutely.
Describe a time you caught an error before it went out the door.
A small, concrete story works: a wrong date, misspelled party name, or missing attachment. Show your proofreading routine, not luck.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For legal assistants specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Name the practice areas and firm sizes you have supported, since a solo family-law office and Big Law demand different rhythms.
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List legal software you know: Clio, MyCase, ProLaw, iManage, or NetDocuments, plus e-filing portal experience.
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Show typing speed and document production skills, including advanced Word formatting like TOAs and styles.
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Quantify your support load, such as three attorneys with full calendar, intake, and billing responsibility.
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Mention a notary commission and any legal assistant or paralegal coursework; both add immediate value to small firms.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Receptionist / Office Assistant
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Legal Assistant
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Senior Legal Assistant
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Paralegal
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Office Administrator
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