Hybrid Legal Admin Assistant – Business Litigation

Murtha Cullina LLP; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC in Hartford, CT is hiring a Legal Administrative Assistant for our Business Litigation practice group. The role supports multiple attorneys, handling filings, documentation, and scheduling in a hybrid work setting.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of admin experience, familiarity with law firms or litigation, and strong communication and proofreading skills, with proficiency in MS Office and PDF tools. Hybrid schedule: one remote day per week.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of administrative support experience.
• Prior law firm or litigation experience preferred.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office including Word, Outlook and Excel; PDF management software.

Responsibilities

• Provide responsive, accurate, and organized administrative support to multiple attorneys and matters.
• Prepare, submit, and track electronic filings in state and federal courts; review notices and docket activity and route follow-up items.
• Draft, edit, and process engagement letters for attorney review and signature.
• Process client and vendor invoices and attorney expense reimbursement requests.
• Enter, review, and maintain attorney timekeeping information with deadlines.
• Draft and coordinate service of summonses and related documents; track completion of service.
• Complete and coordinate conflict checks and intake requirements before new matters are opened.
• Prepare binders, exhibits, charts, and document packages for depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Coordinate meetings, depositions, travel, and related logistics; maintain Outlook contacts and calendars.
• Provide administrative and overflow support across offices.

Skills

Administrative experience

Law firm experience

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

PDF management

Job description

Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC in Hartford, CT is hiring a Legal Administrative Assistant for our Business Litigation practice group. The role supports multiple attorneys, handling filings, documentation, and scheduling in a hybrid work setting.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of admin experience, familiarity with law firms or litigation, and strong communication and proofreading skills, with proficiency in MS Office and PDF tools. Hybrid schedule: one remote day per week.