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Job Title: Legal Assistant – Family Law

Overview

A well-established law firm in Boston is seeking a highly organized and proactive Legal Assistant to support its busy Family Law department. This is a full-time, on-site role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and delivers exceptional administrative support with a “white glove” approach to client service.

Responsibilities

+ Provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys in the Family Law department.

+ Manage complex calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate conciliations and court-related appointments.

+ Monitor and organize high volumes of incoming and outgoing mail.

+ Maintain and organize both digital and physical case files for easy access and accuracy.

+ Monitor and respond to emails on behalf of attorneys, ensuring timely and professional communication.

+ Serve as the first point of contact for clients via phone and email, delivering a high-touch, client-first experience.

+ Assist with drafting, formatting, and proofreading legal documents and correspondence.

+ Perform general office tasks including scanning, sorting, and filing documents.

Qualifications:

Must-Have Skills & Experience:

+ Prior experience in a legal administrative or legal assistant role, preferably within Family Law.

+ Strong administrative support skills including data entry, document management, and scheduling.

+ Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

+ Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software.

+ Professional demeanor and a client-focused mindset.

Nice-to-Have:

+ Experience scheduling conciliations or court-related appointments.

+ Familiarity with paralegal tasks or training.

+ Experience in a legal environment or law firm setting.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $60.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Boston,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 30, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.