Legal Administrative Assistant

Jobtailor; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Rocky Hill, CT, seeks a litigation-focused legal assistant to provide essential support to Client Legal Services Attorneys. You will open and maintain lawsuits, manage calendars, draft and file pleadings, and handle high volumes of electronic correspondence.

The role requires strong typing, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to take initiative under attorney direction. Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a litigation setting and familiarity with Connecticut

Qualifications

• Typing speed with high accuracy.
• Outstanding organization and follow-up skills.
• Capable of taking initiative under attorney direction.
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a litigation environment.
• Proven experience with heavy scheduling and calendar management.
• Insurance defense, bodily injury, or legal administrative experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Connecticut litigation practices and e-filing system is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and administrative support to Client Legal Services Attorneys.
• Open and maintain new lawsuits with accurate setup and management.
• Coordinate and manage attorney calendars, including court dates and deadlines.
• Prepare, draft, file, and serve pleadings and legal documents.
• Process and manage high volumes of electronic correspondence.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for courts, opposing counsel, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Manage document organization, indexing, and compliance.
• Monitor deadlines and procedural rules for timely filings.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and anticipate attorney needs.

Skills

Typing speed

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Initiative

Multi-attorney support

Calendar management

Litigation experience

Connecticut e-filing

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and administrative support to Client Legal Services Attorneys
• Open and maintain new lawsuits with accurate setup and management
• Coordinate and manage attorney calendars, including court dates and deadlines
• Prepare, draft, file, and serve pleadings and legal documents
• Process and manage high volumes of electronic correspondence
• Serve as a primary point of contact for courts, opposing counsel, vendors, and stakeholders
• Manage document organization, indexing, and compliance
• Monitor deadlines and procedural rules for timely filings
• Collaborate effectively with team members and anticipate attorney needs

Requirements

• Strong typing speed with a high level of accuracy
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and follow‑up skills
• Ability to take initiative while working under attorney direction
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys simultaneously in a litigation-focused environment
• Demonstrated experience with heavy scheduling and calendar management
• Insurance defense, bodily injury, or legal administrative experience preferred
• Familiarity with Connecticut litigation practices and e‑filing system is strongly preferred