Construction Practice Assistant - Legal Admin & Docs

Hinckley Allen; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hinckley Allen is seeking a Practice Assistant to join our Construction Practice Group in Hartford, CT. The role supports staff and attorneys, with back-up coverage for other groups as needed.

The position requires an Associate's degree or equivalent experience, 1–2 years of admin work, and proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office. Strong communication and proofreading skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required or equivalent years of experience.
• 1–2 years of administrative assistant or related experience required.
• Proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office; iManage experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to proofread and edit documents for grammar and formatting.
• Ability to organize, prioritize many tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Performs essential support functions for the Construction Practice Group.
• Assists in preparing client documents, formatting and proofreading.
• Manages opening of new client files and maintains file retention systems.
• Conducts legal research for attorneys as needed.
• Maintains databases and client information within the group.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Proofreading

Time management

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

iManage

Windows OS

Job description

Hinckley Allen is seeking a Practice Assistant to join our Construction Practice Group in Hartford, CT. The role supports staff and attorneys, with back-up coverage for other groups as needed.

The position requires an Associate's degree or equivalent experience, 1–2 years of admin work, and proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office. Strong communication and proofreading skills are essential.