Legal Assistant / Bookkeeper

Help keep the books straight and make legal work flow — we need your organized touch.

This Jobot Job is hosted by : Hunter Dahlstrom

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Salary : $50,000 - $65,000 per year

A bit about us :

We’re a Boston-based law firm with over six decades of experience in securities, commercial litigation, regulatory work, and urban planning. We value practical problem-solvers — people who don’t just spot issues but help fix them. You won’t be an invisible cog here; you’ll see the impact of your work every day.

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Why join us?

Solid exposure to both legal operations and bookkeeping — you’ll build skills others don’t get

Collaborative small-team environment where your voice matters

Possibility of flexible scheduling or remote “bookkeeping hours” (depending on volume)

Opportunity to grow — as the firm takes on more work, your role can expand

PTO, holidays, baseline benefits (health, etc.) as aligned with industry norms

Job Details

Manage day-to-day bookkeeping : invoicing, account reconciliation, tracking receivables / payables

Maintain firm financial records : general ledger entries, month-end close support

Process client billing, collections, and trust accounting compliance

Assist attorneys and support staff with administrative tasks (filing, document prep, calendar management)

Coordinate with outside accountants or auditors when needed

Audit expense reports, vendor invoices, and internal finance queries

Monitor cash flow and flag any discrepancies or issues proactively

Support office operations in ad hoc capacities (ordering supplies, coordinating vendors, etc.)

What We’re Looking For :

Strong bookkeeping / accounting experience (2+ years preferred)

Proficiency in QuickBooks (or equivalent) and Microsoft Excel

Comfortable working in a legal environment (familiarity with trust accounting, billing cycles, retention) is a plus

Highly detail-oriented, strong organizational skills

Ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines

Good communicator — you’ll liaise with attorneys, vendors, clients

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