Legal Practice Assistant - Flexible Hours & Billing Support

Shipman & Goodwin LLP; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Long/short-term disability

Life insurance

401K with profit sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

Shipman & Goodwin LLP is seeking a Legal Practice Assistant to support a busy attorney group in Hartford. Responsibilities include advanced document production in MS Word, extensive client contact, scheduling, e-filing in state and federal courts, expense tracking, and time entry for client billing.

The ideal candidate will excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks proactively.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to produce complex legal documents.
• Strong client contact, calendar management, and meeting scheduling.
• Knowledge of state and federal court filing procedures.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Produce complex legal documents and filings.
• Manage client contact, scheduling, calendars, and meetings.
• Conduct state and federal court e-filing and related administration.
• Track expenses and reconcile billing entries.
• Handle time entry and client billing processes.

Skills

Document production

Client interaction

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

MS Word

Adobe Acrobat

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Shipman & Goodwin LLP is seeking a Legal Practice Assistant to support a busy attorney group in Hartford. Responsibilities include advanced document production in MS Word, extensive client contact, scheduling, e-filing in state and federal courts, expense tracking, and time entry for client billing.

The ideal candidate will excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks proactively.