Small but busy Boston law firm with sophisticated practice (concentrating in business, civil litigation and estate planning and administration) seeks candidate for 2021-2022 Legal Assistant program. Full-time position providing in depth exposure to core areas of civil practice. Diverse responsibilities include:

* Litigation support – preparing for court and arbitration proceedings, filing court documents, assisting with discovery, etc.

* Drafting contracts, trust and estate documents, pleadings, and legal memoranda

* Forming corporate entities and assisting with transactional diligence

* Front desk duties (including greeting clients, answering phones and processing mail/deliveries)

* Word processing, billing, interacting with vendors

Job Qualifications:

Firm seeks intelligent, motivated, computer-literate, detail-oriented person who is capable of juggling multiple tasks and supporting a number of attorneys in different legal areas.

Ideal candidate is considering attending law school. Alums from our Legal Assistant program include graduates of first tier law schools, a Fulbright scholar, and attorneys at global law firms and the Attorney General’s Office.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:

* Excellent oral, writing, and interpersonal skills

* Ability to multi-task

* Strong attention to detail

* Must take initiative and work independently

* Web design and maintenance skills a strong plus

* Must have solid understanding of Word

* Must be phone savvy and customer service-oriented

Start Date:

Late spring/early summer 2021

Contact:

Please forward cover letter and resume to:

Hiring Partner

Belcher Fitzgerald LLP

Two Oliver Street, Suite 302

Boston, MA 02110

jobs@belcherfitzgerald.com

www.belcherfitzgerald.com