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Legal Assistant

BrainWorks

Boston, MA · Posted October 13, 2026

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About the job

A fantastic Litigation firm in Boston is looking to add a Legal Assistant to provide in-person support in a civil litigation practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable self-starter to work with and support a dynamic team of attorneys across all areas of civil litigation.

Qualifications and competencies:

Minimum of 2 year’s legal office experience

Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with consistently high level of accuracy

Proven ability to provide high-quality, results focused, deadline driven support to a team of attorneys

The ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing

Professional demeanor and ability to interact in a professional manner with attorneys, clients, and staff

The ability to be flexible, versatile, and adaptable in a team and service oriented environment

Proven reliability

The Role:

Provide support to a team of up to four attorneys

Reception duties

Prepare and edit documents in Word and Excel including the ability to perform basic word processing functions such as formatting, editing, and revising documents; proofread and finalize documents that are free of errors

Court filings (Federal, State, e-filing)

Collect, maintain, and organize case information for electronic and physical case files

Process incoming mail and calendaring subsequent deadlines and litigation dates

BrainWorks delivers superior talent to elevate business performance. Our Legal Practice specializes in placing exceptional attorneys at top law firms and corporate legal departments nationwide. From General Counsel and Partners to mid-level associates and specialized legal roles, we identify the professionals who will drive success for your organization.

Recognized as a Top 50 Hunt Scanlon executive search firm, BrainWorks is committed to delivering quality, speed, and results. Partner with BrainWorks for a trusted, results-driven search experience tailored to your unique legal hiring needs. Visit us at brainworksinc.com.

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Job ID: 65718004045

Category: Legal

Location: Boston MA