About the Role
Our client seeks a Litigation Assistant to support multiple attorneys in its busy Hartford, Connecticut office.
Salary: $60K – $70K (salary commensurate with experience).
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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits Package, including Health, Dental, Medical, and Vision.
- Corporate discounts.
- FSA and HSA Plan option(s) to help offset taxes for employees and dependents.
- 401K Plan/Employer profit sharing.
- Group Life and Long-term Disability Insurance.
- Short-term Disability benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Generous paid time off.
Requirements
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.
About the Company
Our client's office is located on the eastern side of Hartford’s Downtown area, near Connecticut’s landmark Old State House, with views of the Connecticut River. Members of our team enjoy excellent benefits, competitive salary, and a collegial and collaborative work environment. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for our full-time employees.