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Legal Administrative Assistant – Litigation

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Bowditch & Dewey, LLP

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United States , Southborough

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Employment contract

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30.00 - 37.00 USD / Hour
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Job Description:

Join Bowditch in a part-time legal assistant support role in our Litigation practice area. This is a fantastic opportunity to support a tight-knit, team-focused environment where collaboration, reliability, and willingness to help others are key values. We are seeking someone who is not only detail-oriented and professional but also a true team player who is ready to jump in and assist wherever needed. This is a 20-30-hour/week position. The hours for the role can be flexible and outside our standard 8:30am – 5pm schedule as long as the schedule is consistent week to week. This position is based in our Southborough office.

Job Responsibility:

  • Prepare, proofread, format legal documents, correspondences, and reports with accuracy and attention to detail
  • Assist attorneys with case management, including organizing and maintaining case files
  • Assist with the preparation of legal documents such as pleadings, e-filings, motions, and correspondence ensuring accuracy and adherence to legal procedures
  • Perform other duties specific to the role as assigned

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
  • A minimum of three years of experience in a professional services environment
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines effectively
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail
  • Strong client service skills
  • Advanced computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), Kofax Power PDF or similar/equivalent PDF program, BigHand Create and Hyperstyles or similar/equivalent Styles and Templates software, and NetDocs
  • willingness and ability to learn different technologies
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
  • Enthusiasm for learning and willingness to adapt to changing priorities and workflows
What we offer:
  • health insurance
  • retirement plans
  • paid time off
  • opportunities for professional development and advancement within the firm

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Job Posted:
May 16, 2026

Employment Type:
Parttime
Work Type:
On-site work
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