Legal Assistant

Our client, a litigation firm located in Boston, is seeking a Legal Assistant to provide administrative and secretarial support to a team of attorneys. This is a full-time, 3-month temporary role working Monday through Friday, 7 hours per day (start time between 8:30-9:00 AM, with a 1-hour lunch). The position is 100% onsite and is compensating up to $40/hour, depending on experience. Qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply today for immediate consideration.Job Responsibilities:Provide administrative and secretarial support to assigned attorneysPrepare and edit legal documents, letters, memos, and reportsMaintain attorney calendars and schedule meetings, court dates, and deadlinesAssist with client communication, calls, and mail distributionOpen and maintain case files and related documentationEnter and edit attorney timesheets according to firm policyAssist with electronic court filings and document managementPerform general office tasks and support other administrative projects as neededCandidate Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary education preferred1-2 years of administrative experience in an office environment (legal preferred)Proficiency in Microsoft Office and PDF software; experience with document management systems a plusExcellent organizational, communication, and time management skillsAbility to multitask, prioritize, and work independently in a fast-paced environmentProfessional demeanor, reliability, and strong attention to detailBeacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.If you would like to complete our voluntary self-identification form, please click here or copy and paste the following link into an open window in your browser: https://jobs.beaconhillstaffing.com/eeoc/Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records.Company Profile:Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com. Benefits Information:Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.We look forward to working with you.Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)