What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant Paralegal position at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP?
Job Description:
A highly skilled and experienced legal assistant is needed for a role in civil litigation at our Hartford, CT office.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain attorneys' calendars by scheduling meetings, depositions, mediations, teleconferences, and travel.
- Communicate with outside law firms to schedule depositions and other meetings as required.
- Prepare and file pleading documents and discovery documents while consulting with the attorney.
- Open and close legal files.
- Handle general correspondence between outside law firms, clients, and insurance carriers.
- Manage organizational skills for heavy document management.
- Prioritize and coordinate multiple projects with excellent organizational skills.
- Demonstrate high-level computer competency, including proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, and iManage document file system.
Requirements:
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a legal assistant position in civil litigation or a similar field.
- Ability to work in a hybrid environment, requiring attendance in the office two days per week.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive insurance package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and flexible spending account.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- PTO, sick time, and paid holidays.
- Flexible work-from-home policy.
