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supporting several Private Client attorneys in the Private Client Department (Trusts & Estates). This role is a non-exempt role and offers the flexibility to work remotely 1 to 2 days per week. The Assistant provides high-level administrative support and serves as a right-hand to the attorneys in the management of the attorneys’ practices. This role would be ideal for a resourceful self-starter who is interested in a challenge; who can maintain strict confidence; and who is adept at working both independently and collaboratively. RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve as the right-hand to the attorneys in the administration of their Private Client practices and the service of their clients; develop and maintain a deep understanding the practices and clients. Manage flow of information to help organize, prioritize, and address requests from both internal and external clients through to completion. Take initiative to proactively assist attorneys with their practices and with administrative tasks, including calendaring, conflict checks, and communications. Monitor and manage attorneys’ calendars and diaries for time-keeping purposes. Draft, format, proofread, and edit legal documents, power point presentations, and excel spreadsheets; ensure accuracy of details. Assist with time entry and preparation of client bills, ensuring time is submitted timely and bills are sent to clients. Arrange and coordinate logistics and services for meetings, events, signings, etc. Handle travel arrangements for out-of-town meetings and conferences Coordinate reimbursements, efficiently reconcile expenses and submit invoices. Track business development activities, including calendaring of follow-up actions. Develop positive and productive relationships with members of the firm and its vendors, allowing for the effective use of internal services to efficiently perform work. Transmit all correspondence and other legal documentation to the appropriate client/matter files and title files and the retrieval of the same. Arrange for service of process, hand-deliveries, and conference calls. Relay/interpret communications and/or work assignments between partners, associates, paralegals and other firm personnel. QUALIFICATIONS: BA/BS degree preferred, but not required. 8-10 years of prior administrative, legal and/or executive assistant experience required. Private Client or Trust and Estates experience preferred. Expertise in Microsoft Word (styles), Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel. Comprehensive understanding of PDF (Kofax, Adobe) functions. ESSENTIAL SKILLS: Willingness to develop a deep understanding the Private Client practice and clients. Top-notch client service skills – for both internal and external clients. Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to timely and accurately follow instructions and maintain accurate records. A high level of professionalism, organization, flexibility, thoughtfulness, initiative, and reliability to appropriately set priorities, and manage multiple responsibilities efficiently and effectively. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. A consistent “can do” approach, and the ability to remain cool and professional under pressure. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of client and Firm matters. Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to anticipate the next question or task. Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel within the Firm. Ability to adjust work schedule to accommodate occasional overtime work. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit/stand at their desk for most of their job duties. There is the need to frequently move around the office. There will be a moderate amount of standing, stooping, kneeling, bending, and reaching for some of the job duties. Visual requirements include reading on a computer screen as well as printed materials. A high degree of dexterity is required due to frequent use of a keyboard and telephone. Verbal and auditory requirements include the ability to communicate clearly over the telephone as well as in person. There is a low level of grasping, lifting, pushing and/or pulling of objects of less than 25 lbs. Nutter is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified candidates may apply through http://www.nutter.com/careers-staff Seniority level
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Legal Administrative Assistant
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Nutter Join to apply for the
Legal Administrative Assistant
role at
Nutter Join Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP (Nutter) as a
Legal Administrative/Executive Assistant
supporting several Private Client attorneys in the Private Client Department (Trusts & Estates). This role is a non-exempt role and offers the flexibility to work remotely 1 to 2 days per week. The Assistant provides high-level administrative support and serves as a right-hand to the attorneys in the management of the attorneys’ practices. This role would be ideal for a resourceful self-starter who is interested in a challenge; who can maintain strict confidence; and who is adept at working both independently and collaboratively. RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve as the right-hand to the attorneys in the administration of their Private Client practices and the service of their clients; develop and maintain a deep understanding the practices and clients. Manage flow of information to help organize, prioritize, and address requests from both internal and external clients through to completion. Take initiative to proactively assist attorneys with their practices and with administrative tasks, including calendaring, conflict checks, and communications. Monitor and manage attorneys’ calendars and diaries for time-keeping purposes. Draft, format, proofread, and edit legal documents, power point presentations, and excel spreadsheets; ensure accuracy of details. Assist with time entry and preparation of client bills, ensuring time is submitted timely and bills are sent to clients. Arrange and coordinate logistics and services for meetings, events, signings, etc. Handle travel arrangements for out-of-town meetings and conferences Coordinate reimbursements, efficiently reconcile expenses and submit invoices. Track business development activities, including calendaring of follow-up actions. Develop positive and productive relationships with members of the firm and its vendors, allowing for the effective use of internal services to efficiently perform work. Transmit all correspondence and other legal documentation to the appropriate client/matter files and title files and the retrieval of the same. Arrange for service of process, hand-deliveries, and conference calls. Relay/interpret communications and/or work assignments between partners, associates, paralegals and other firm personnel. QUALIFICATIONS: BA/BS degree preferred, but not required. 8-10 years of prior administrative, legal and/or executive assistant experience required. Private Client or Trust and Estates experience preferred. Expertise in Microsoft Word (styles), Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel. Comprehensive understanding of PDF (Kofax, Adobe) functions. ESSENTIAL SKILLS: Willingness to develop a deep understanding the Private Client practice and clients. Top-notch client service skills – for both internal and external clients. Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to timely and accurately follow instructions and maintain accurate records. A high level of professionalism, organization, flexibility, thoughtfulness, initiative, and reliability to appropriately set priorities, and manage multiple responsibilities efficiently and effectively. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. A consistent “can do” approach, and the ability to remain cool and professional under pressure. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of client and Firm matters. Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to anticipate the next question or task. Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel within the Firm. Ability to adjust work schedule to accommodate occasional overtime work. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit/stand at their desk for most of their job duties. There is the need to frequently move around the office. There will be a moderate amount of standing, stooping, kneeling, bending, and reaching for some of the job duties. Visual requirements include reading on a computer screen as well as printed materials. A high degree of dexterity is required due to frequent use of a keyboard and telephone. Verbal and auditory requirements include the ability to communicate clearly over the telephone as well as in person. There is a low level of grasping, lifting, pushing and/or pulling of objects of less than 25 lbs. Nutter is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified candidates may apply through http://www.nutter.com/careers-staff Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Legal Industries Law Practice Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Nutter by 2x Inferred from the description for this job
Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Pension plan Paid maternity leave Paid paternity leave Tuition assistance Disability insurance Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for “Legal Administrative Assistant” roles.
Boston, MA $72,907.00-$109,362.00 2 weeks ago Legal Administrative Assistant/Office Coordinator
Boston, MA $85,000.00-$95,000.00 2 weeks ago Boston, MA $64,000.00-$95,000.00 4 days ago Braintree, MA $50,000.00-$75,000.00 1 week ago Boston, MA $45,000.00-$55,000.00 2 weeks ago Boston, MA $95,000.00-$110,000.00 3 days ago Boston, MA $65,000.00-$75,000.00 6 days ago Boston, MA $86,000.00-$115,000.00 2 days ago Greater Boston $85,000.00-$95,000.00 2 days ago Boston, MA $51,800.00-$55,000.00 3 weeks ago Boston, MA $51,800.00-$55,000.00 3 weeks ago Legal Secretary - Commercial Direct Placement - Greenburg Traurig
Boston, MA $70,000.00-$80,000.00 2 weeks ago Boston, MA $45,000.00-$55,000.00 5 days ago Wellesley, MA $55,000.00-$70,000.00 1 week ago Boston, MA $94,000.00-$140,000.00 1 day ago Legal Executive Assistant to General Counsel
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