Paralegal / Legal Assistant

Braintree law firm seeks motivated paralegal/legal assistant for busy real estate/condominium department.Seeking an experienced legal assistant who is a self-starter. Experience with court practices and procedures and online filing. Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Prepares and proofreads standard legal documents, such as pleadings and motions.

Ensure legal documents are compliant with court rules and filed properly online.

Prepares and assembles materials, documents, and exhibits for various court appearances and meetings.

Receives and screens telephone calls responding to inquiries on a variety of matters such as case status and attorney scheduling.

Manages incoming mail and outgoing mail and properly files in case file and scans to office document management files.

Manages attorney’s calendars including scheduling appointments and adding new appearances as received in the attorney’s mail.

Communicate with clients and other parties to gather information and answer questions.

Address client inquiries in a timely and effective manner.

Organize and maintain case files, including physical and electronic files.

Communicate with lenders, trustees, property managers, and boards of trustees.

Record documents with Registries of Deeds and Land Court (as applicable)

Assist with other tasks and projects as requested or needed.

Knowledge and Skills

2+ years of legal assistant or paralegal experience

Experience with MA registries (recorded land and/or registered land/Land Court)

Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management

Proficiency in E-recording platforms and legal software

Ability to manage multiple files in a deadline-driven environment

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook;

Excellent workload management skills, including being well-organized, diligent at follow-up, independent follow-through, and able to effectively manage multiple assignments and attorneys simultaneously.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Professional attitude, reliability and strong work ethic.

Able to work independently as well as in a team environment, including the ability to work collaboratively with other attorneys and staff.

This is a full-time on-site role. Salary commensurate with experience. Generous benefits and PTO package. Free on-site parking. Please send resume, cover letter and salary requirements.

About Marcus, Errico, Emmer & Brooks P.C.:

Since 1993 our experienced attorneys have provided the full spectrum of legal services to condominium and homeowner associations in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Maine. Representing over 7,000 condominium and homeowner associations, MEEB is one of the largest law firms in the country dedicated to serving the needs of community associations.