Job Description

Ultimate Staffing is recruiting a Temp-to-Hire Litigation Legal Secretary for a large law firm in Hartford, CT! This is a Mon-Fri 8-5pm Hybrid role, looking to pay $60-70K. Apply today!

In this role the Legal Secretary will support multiple attorneys providing a full range of support including, but not limited to, preparation/revision of correspondence, pleadings and documents, calendar maintenance/scheduling, federal and state court filings, and in-office filing and mailings. The successful candidate is a well-organized, detail-oriented team player, possessing at least 3 years of recent experience as a Legal Secretary who demonstrates a solid understanding of legal terminology and procedures.

Skills and Qualifications:

· At least 3 years of recent legal secretarial and/or paralegal experience in a law firm, with litigation experience required.

· Associate degree and/or paralegal certification preferred; 4-year college degree a plus.

· Previous experience with federal and state court filing requirements, including e-filing.

· Knowledge of document management, electronic calendaring and PDF software required.

· Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Microsoft Word and Excel.

· Highly organized and efficient with a proven ability to multitask and take direction, while independently tracking and achieving often-changing tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

· Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a cooperative office environment and communicate with attorneys and support staff.

· Solid verbal and written communication skills, along with excellent proofreading skills.

Responsibilities:

· Provide support for assigned attorneys as well as backup support, as needed.

· File maintenance (paper and electronic).

· Assist with scheduling: including calendar maintenance; depositions; client/expert meetings.

· Answer phones and communicate with clients, court personnel, and vendors daily.

· Preparation/revision of correspondence, pleadings and documents.

· Perform other administrative duties, as assigned.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.