Legal Administrative Assistant / Receptionist

Are you dependable, proactive and professional? Does your exceptional customer service, high work standards and laser focused attention to detail set you apart? Look no further... Sheehan Phinney is for you!Sheehan Phinney is hiring a Legal Administrative Assistant / Receptionist to support our Boston, MA location. Are you a top-notch legal assistant who enjoys wearing many hats and is always on top of their game? In addition to providing a high caliber of legal assistant expertise this role requires a savvy, service-oriented, polished professional who will also be the Boston office Receptionist. Must enjoy performing a wide variety of responsibilities including office administration, receptionist tasks and all of the details that make an office run seamlessly. Additional responsibilities include greeting/routing callers and visitors, scheduling and maintaining appointments and meetings (and ensuring deadlines are met), answering questions and addressing issues, processing cold calls, and following internal policies and intake procedures, preparing/revising and scanning documents such as correspondence, pleadings, forms and agency filings. Prepares for and assists with court or administrative hearings, meetings, depositions, mediations and seminars. Meeting support (including food and beverage needs), keeping track of staff members' whereabouts and availability, mail, stocking/maintenance of supplies and equipment and some cleaning along with other tasks as assigned.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of legal terminology and the ability to apply it correctlyService Orientation - proactively looks for ways to help peoplePresents professionally, positive attitude and high ethical standardsExcellent telephone etiquetteClear and concise verbal and written communication skillsActive listening skills Maintains confidential informationStrong administration skills and the ability to operate in a fast-paced environmentAbility to prioritize, multitask and work efficiently while using good judgmentStrong attention to detail Strong organizational skills and initiative Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting RequirementsBachelor's degree or equivalent with 5 or more years of legal assistant experience working in a professional office environment required. Strong typing skills and proficiency with MS Office Suite and document management software. Proven ability to operate with discretion and tact. Notary preferred. EEOSchedule Monday through Friday forty hours per week with the ability to come in early and stay late from time to time.Why Sheehan Phinney? We appreciate the importance of work-life balance to support your personal and professional success. Our collaborative atmosphere allows for quality time to grow your career network and absorb the wealth of knowledge available within our tenured team. We provide a flexible work environment that includes a summer early release program on Fridays. Sheehan offers a competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: health, dental, life, and disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off and 13 firm holidays per year, tuition reimbursement, commuter stipend, and more! If you would like to work for an organization that is growing, gives back to the community and is a place where you can shine, look no further, and submit your resume and cover letter today!

Created: 2026-04-02