Location: Boston, MA | Hybrid

Salary: $90K-$100K | Non-exempt

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 9-5 | Occasional OT

Overview:

Our client, a top-ranked law firm recognized as a “Best Place to Work in 2025,” is seeking a Legal Executive Administrative Assistant to provide high-level support to attorneys within the Trusts and Estates/Private Client Practice. This legal administrative professional will be vital in organizing attorney workflows, managing client communications, and ensuring top-tier legal support services.

Our client is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. The firm’s DEI initiatives are guided by a dedicated committee that includes leadership and professionals across departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive administrative and executive support to attorneys within the Private Client/Trusts and Estates department
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and assist with timekeeping and billing processes
• Draft, edit, and format legal documents, PowerPoint presentations, and Excel spreadsheets
• Coordinate travel arrangements and logistics for meetings, conferences, and events
• Maintain and organize client and matter files; arrange for document delivery and service of process
• Track business development activities and follow-up actions
• Maintain confidentiality and proactively anticipate attorney needs
• Build strong working relationships with attorneys, clients, vendors, and administrative staff

Key Skills, Qualifications & Competencies:

• 8+ years of experience in a legal administrative or executive assistant role, preferably within a law firm environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word with styles, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel) and working knowledge of PDF software (Adobe, Kofax, etc.).
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and collaboratively, and communicate effectively
• High level of discretion and ability to maintain confidential information
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to anticipate needs
• Adaptable and professional under pressure with a positive, solutions-oriented attitude

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive, highly skilled legal administrative professional to support attorneys in a dynamic, client-focused legal practice. If you are ready to bring your expertise to a high-performing law firm, we encourage you to apply.

Founded in 1969, JOHNLEONARD, a woman-owned business, is the premier staffing choice in Boston and beyond. We provide Temporary/Contract, Direct Hire, Temp-to-Hire, and Payroll services as part of our comprehensive service offerings. JOHNLEONARD is an equal opportunity employer committed to representation, belonging, and accessibility in the workplace. All applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.