Litigation Legal Assistant

A Litigation Assistant to support multiple attorneys in its busy Hartford, Connecticut office.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and communicate with clients, court personnel and vendors daily.
• Assist with scheduling, including calendar maintenance, depositions and client/expert meetings.
• Federal and state court e-filings.
• File maintenance (paper and electronic).
• Prepare and revise correspondence, pleadings and documents.
• Provide support for assigned attorneys (as well as backup support) as needed.
• Perform other administrative duties, as assigned.

The successful candidate is well-organized, detail-oriented, and a team player, possessing at least 3 years of recent experience working as a Legal Assistant, possessing a solid understanding of legal terminology and procedures.

Qualifications

• Three years or more of recent litigation secretarial and/or paralegal experience in a law firm.
• Associate’s degree and/or paralegal certification preferred (bachelor’s degree a plus).
• Highly organized and efficient with a proven ability to multi-task and take direction, and independently track and manage a variety of tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of document management, electronic calendaring and .PDF software.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills, together with excellent proof-reading skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in an office environment and communicate effectively with attorneys and support staff.
• Prior experience filing documents in federal and state courts, including e-filing.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Microsoft Word and Excel.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $70,000