OBC Legal Administrative Assistant

Legal Administrative Assistant

Provides legal administrative assistant support to assigned department. Reports to Administrative Assistant Supervisor on administrative matters such as training, coverage schedules, and time off.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepares documents, electronically and manually, as assigned.
• Scans, photocopies, and files documents.
• Processes incoming and outgoing paper and electronic correspondence.
• Proofreads prepared materials for correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and format.
• Tracks all case-related correspondence, emails, and events in electronic docketing system.
• Organizes and maintains electronic case files.
• Monitors and meets deadlines.
• Screens calls for attorneys.
• Processes electronic filing of correspondence, pleadings, motions, and exhibits with the Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers, the Supreme Judicial Court for Suffolk County, and the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Preparation, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Supervisory Responsibility

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.

Compensation and benefits Legal Administrative Assistants are members of the OPEIU, Local 6, AFL-CIO collective bargaining unit, and the salary and benefits are negotiated and set-forth in the collective bargaining agreement. The starting salary range for the Legal Administrative Assistant role is $60,398.00 $74,903.00 based on experience.

The BBO provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the BBO complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. As a unionized workplace, the BBO respects the rights of its employees under the existing collective bargaining agreement between the BBO and the union that represents them, OPEIU Local 6, AFL-CIO, and applicable labor law.

People from all backgrounds, including those from marginalized communities, are valued in every aspect of our work. Diverse candidates, including veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Confidential applications to include a letter of interest and a resume may be submitted in confidence.