Legal Administrative Specialist

AMS Staffing Inc.; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral fee $500

Job summary

AMS Staffing Inc. is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant in Stamford, CT. The role provides administrative support to attorneys, manages documents and information systems, and ensures high-quality client service.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree and at least five years of relevant experience, with strong proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, and familiarity with iManage and Litera. On-site role with potential for growth within the firm.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with minimum five years of relevant experience.
• Experience supporting attorneys in a legal setting and formatting various legal documents.
• Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; familiarity with database systems.
• Experience with iManage, Litera, PACER and related document management tools is a plus.
• Ability to quickly learn new software and operate cloud-based document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise and finalize a wide range of legal documents and confidential correspondence.
• Provide guidance on software and document management; troubleshoot and assist others.
• Assist with onboarding, including orientation and activating access for new hires.
• Resolve low-level technical issues and escalate more complex problems.
• File, organize, scan, copy and transmit legal documents promptly.
• Proofread, revise and redline documents as needed.
• Schedule meetings and travel, manage check requests, replace key cards as required.
• Respond quickly to problems with effective problem solving.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to maintain high levels of client satisfaction and communication.
• Support overflow work for the Legal Assistant/Word Processing team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal document prep

Word processing

Document management

MS Office Suite

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Learning new software

Education

Associate degree

Tools

iManage

Litera

Litera Compare

PACER

Power PDF

Aderant

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

FedEx labels

Job description

AMS Staffing Inc. is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant in Stamford, CT. The role provides administrative support to attorneys, manages documents and information systems, and ensures high-quality client service.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree and at least five years of relevant experience, with strong proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, and familiarity with iManage and Litera. On-site role with potential for growth within the firm.