Wilson Elser
Legal Services
LegalSupportAssistant
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“Legal Support Assistant at Wilson Elser. Skills: Legal support, Administrative support, Client service. Maintain reception area. Answer incoming phone calls”
Industry & Context.
Prioritize tasks; Meet deadlines
Work in person
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High school diploma or equivalent, 1 year administrative or clerical experience, Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Nice to Have
Prior law firm experience, Experience with document management software, Experience with legal software
What You'll Do.
Maintain reception area, Answer incoming phone calls, Screen incoming phone calls, Route incoming phone calls, Respond to phone messages, Greet visitors, Screen visitors, Direct visitors, Assist with opening client matters, Assist with closing client matters, Receive electronic notices, Sort electronic notices, Distribute electronic notices, Receive U.
mail, Sort U.
mail, Distribute U.
mail, Receive faxes, Sort faxes, Distribute faxes, Receive other documents, Sort other documents, Distribute other documents, Organize physical files, Maintain physical files, Organize electronic files, Maintain electronic files, Assist with client invoicing, Submit client invoicing, Verify client invoicing, Support submission of vendor bills, Support submission of check requests, Research client billing inquiries, Respond to client billing inquiries, Manage information using Excel, Update information using Excel, Provide general administrative support.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Support attorneys; Support Legal Administrative Assistants
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication
Full Job Description
At Wilson Elser, we are redefining what it means to work at a national law firm. With more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide, we are recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. Our continued success is built on a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect. We are committed to fostering an environment where employees are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally. Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Legal Support Assistant position in our Boston Office. This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement. We are aiming for a late July 2026 start date. The Position We are seeking a Legal Support Assistant to join our team and serve as a key support resource within a fast-paced law firm environment. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone eager to gain hands-on experience and grow within the legal profession. Key Responsibilities: In this role, you’ll support attorneys and Legal Administrative Assistants while helping maintain a professional and welcoming office environment. Responsibilities include: Maintain a clean, organized, and professional reception area Answer, screen, route, and respond to incoming phone calls and messages Greet, screen, and direct visitors in a professional and welcoming manner Assist with opening and closing client matters Receive, sort, and distribute electronic notices, U. S. mail, faxes, and other documents Help organize and maintain physical and electronic files within the firm’s document management systems Assist with cli
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