Legal Administrative Assistant

Robert Half is partnering with an in-house organization in their search for a Legal administrative Assistant to join their team. This role is located in the Greater Boston area and has a hybrid work model of 4 days in office, 1 day remote. This position is ideal for an experienced legal administrative assistant who can manage competing priorities, maintain accuracy in sensitive work, and operate confidently in a fast-paced environment. The role requires strong judgment, careful attention to detail, and the ability to build effective working relationships while handling confidential matters with discretion.

Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day administrative and legal support to the General Counsel, ensuring priorities are organized and critical matters are addressed promptly.
• Coordinate complex scheduling, maintain calendars, and arrange meetings while balancing shifting demands and deadlines.
• Prepare, edit, proofread, and organize legal correspondence, reports, and other documents with a high level of accuracy.
• Manage electronic filing processes and maintain orderly records for legal and administrative materials.
• Review documents for completeness, formatting, and consistency before submission or distribution.
• Track action items, monitor deadlines, and follow up on outstanding requests to help keep legal work moving efficiently.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment while supporting confidential legal matters.
• Assist with office processes and administrative workflows related to legal operations as needed.
• At least 5 years of experience in a legal administrative or legal executive assistant role.
• Prior experience supporting senior legal leadership or attorneys in an office setting.
• High attention to detail
• Strong background in calendar coordination, document preparation, and administrative organization.
• Experience with electronic filing and maintaining digital legal records.
• Ability to review documents carefully and identify errors or inconsistencies.
• Excellent attention to detail, discretion, and follow-through in handling confidential information.
• Strong communication skills and the resilience to work effectively with direct feedback in a demanding environment