Legal Administrative Assistant – Litigation (Part-Time / Southborough)

Join Bowditch in a part-time legal assistant support role in our Litigation practice area. This is a fantastic opportunity to support a tight-knit, team-focused environment where collaboration, reliability, and willingness to help others are key values. We are seeking someone who is not only detail-oriented and professional but also a true team player who is ready to jump in and assist wherever needed. This is a 20-30-hour/week position. The hours for the role can be flexible and outside our standard 8:30am – 5pm schedule as long as the schedule is consistent week to week. This position is based in our Southborough office.

Position Overview

In this role, you will primarily be supporting a busy team of legal assistants by providing support on a variety of tasks including document preparation, document management, client billing, general correspondence, and scheduling. We are looking for someone who is flexible, dependable, and excited to be an integral part of a team. The ideal candidate will be someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, is comfortable building strong working relationships with colleagues in different office locations and can seamlessly communicate and collaborate virtually on a regular basis. The position requires a strong focus on providing sophisticated administrative support for the Litigation group.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Perform other duties specific to the role as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
• A minimum of three years of experience in a professional services environment
• 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

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
• The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below and represents a reasonable estimate of the starting salary range. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on job-related factors including experience, geographic location, external market data and our internal market.

Hourly rate of $30.00 – $37.00.

Dedicated to Diversity: Bowditch & Dewey focuses on inclusive hiring of those candidates having excellent skills with a broad range of experiences, knowledge, and perspectives. Diversity within the Firm promotes an open and mutually respectful workplace and the delivery of superior service to its clients. Equal Opportunity Employer

If you are interested in becoming part of an organization which provides exceptional service, cost effective representation and successful results, please send cover letter and resume to:

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