What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Support Specialist position at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP?
Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP seeks a skilled and experienced legal assistant to support our civil litigation team in Hartford, CT. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in a similar field and be able to work in a hybrid environment.
Key Responsibilities include:
- e-filing in State and Federal court
- Familiarity with arbitration procedures and filings
- Maintaining attorney calendars and scheduling meetings, depositions, mediations, teleconferences, and travel
- Communicating with outside law firms to schedule depositions and other meetings
Additional responsibilities include preparing and finalizing correspondence, pleadings, discovery, motions, and routine shell macros. This role also involves handling general correspondence between outside law firms, clients, and insurance carriers, as well as managing documents and recording deadlines through docketing and calendar systems.
The successful candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to be a team player. They will also possess strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects, and the ability to multitask independently.
