Legal Administrative Assistant

Carlton Fields PA; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Carlton Fields seeks an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant for its Hartford office. The role supports Shareholders and Associates in a busy downtown setting, demanding professionalism, confidentiality and proactive organization.

Qualified candidates should have 5–7 years of litigation experience, be fluent with court procedures and e-filing, and be proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook, with Filesite experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five to seven years of litigation experience.
• Proficient in or advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook; electronic document management systems.
• Experience with Filesite is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in preparing, proofreading, revising and filing documents.
• Assist with trial preparation.
• Calendaring of court deadlines.
• Scheduling travel, appointments and maintenance of calendars.
• Maintenance of files and records.
• Submission of intake and conflicts requests.
• Time entry and client billing.
• Provide assistance to other assistants and attorneys as needed.

Skills

Litigation experience

Proactive

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Filesite

Job description

We offer our professional staff the opportunity to take their careers as far as they can envision. Through innovative workplace programs and initiatives, we continually invest in their growth and development as employees and as people. We reward exemplary professional efforts at every level of the firm.

Carlton Fields is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant for its Hartford office.

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of five to seven years of litigation experience. The candidate must be experienced with State and Federal court procedures/requirements and e-filing. This position will support Shareholders and Associates in a busy downtown office.

Qualified candidates must demonstrate professionalism, confidentiality, flexibility, organizational skills, and the ability to be proactive. Qualified candidates must be proficient in or advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook as well as electronic document management systems. Experience with Filesite is preferred.

Duties of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting attorneys in preparing, proofreading, revising and filing of documents
• Assisting with trial preparation
• Calendaring of court deadlines
• Scheduling of travel, appointments and maintenance of calendars
• Maintenance of files and records
• Submission of in-take and conflicts requests
• Time entry and client billing
• Provision of assistance to other assistants and attorneys if necessary

The salary range for this role in Connecticut is $68,000 - $75,000. Actual salaries will vary depending upon various factors, including relevant experience and skillset. The salary range listed is just one component of the Carlton Fields total compensation package for employees. Other monetary rewards include annual discretionary bonuses based on performance and profit-sharing contributions based on eligibility and firm profitability.

Additionally, Carlton Fields provides a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security, including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as life, accident, and disability insurance plans. The firm also provides the opportunity to participate in 401(k) retirement benefits, commuter benefits, and well-being programs.

Carlton Fields is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable laws. We also participate in the E-Verify program. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Carlton Fields is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.