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Legal Secretary / Assistant

Kiernan Trebach LLP
Boston, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/27/2026
Kiernan Trebach LLP | Boston, MA

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About The Firm

We are a Civil Litigation Defense Law Firm. Our mission is focused on a slow and sustainable growth process to create a diverse working environment while remaining sensitive to the needs of our employees and their families. Kiernan Trebach has become respected for our effective defense of clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to individuals and small business owners. We take pride in knowing our clients, understanding what they want, and exceeding their expectations.

The Role

We are seeking a SEASONED Litigation Legal Secretary/Assistant with 5 years of experience to join our team. Your role will be to join our team at our growing Boston, MA office and support multiple lawyers’ litigation matters.

What You Will Do

As a Legal Secretary/Assistant in our Boston, MA Office, the following duties would be expected of you:

  • Processing of outgoing certified mail documents and subpoenas.
  • Drafting and Formatting Letters and Legal Documents
  • Scheduling Depositions
  • Managing Travel Arrangements
  • Time Entry
  • Calendar Management
  • E-Filing Motions and other Pleadings
  • Organizing Discovery Materials
  • Trial preparation
  • Processing Records
  • Billing Edits
  • Managing Expense Reports
  • Other General Office Administration Functions

What You Will Bring

Our ideal candidate will have 5 years of relevant experience and the following credentials/skills:

  • High School or GED.
  • Strong working knowledge of document preparation requirements and filing procedures for Court submissions in local Circuit and District Courts.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
  • Microsoft Office proficiency.
  • Proactive work style, taking initiative to anticipate attorney needs.
  • Familiarity with document management systems.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Short/Long Term Disability
  • 401(k) & Profit Sharing
  • Life and A&D Insurance
  • Flex Spending Program

Why You'll Love Us

At Kiernan Trebach LLP, we commit our talents and energy to continue a decades-long practice devoted to defense litigation and counseling the Firm’s clients on issues that affect their potential for litigation. Kiernan Trebach represents clients on a national basis, and maintains twelve offices in nine states plus the District of Columbia, with local presence in several others. Our lawyers have appeared in the courts of over 35 states and territories.

Equal Opportunity Statement

  • Kiernan Trebach LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, ethnic background, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability or genetic information.**

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