Legal Practice Assistant (LPA)

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 a full-service law firm committed to helping clients achieve their goals through tailored legal solutions. With over 160 attorneys across offices in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Texas, and New York, the firm serves a diverse range of clients, including public and private companies, government entities, non-profits, and individuals. Known for its client-focused approach, Shipman’s team invests significant time in understanding each client’s unique circumstances to provide effective and strategic counsel. The firm excels in navigating complex business transactions, resolving disputes, and supporting organizational growth.

Shipman & Goodwin LLP has an experienced Legal Practice Assistant to support a group of busy attorneys. This position is resident in our Hartford office. The successful candidate will be responsible for complex document production, using the advanced features of MS Word; extensive client contact, scheduling, calendar, and meeting management; state and federal court e-filing; expense tracking and reconciliation; time entry and client billing.

The ideal candidate must thrive in an environment that is client-focused, fast-paced and deadline driven. In addition, the successful candidate must possess solid oral and written communication skills, excellent organizational and time management skills in addition to being highly motivated to learn. The ability to work well under pressure, strong attention to detail and accuracy as well as being proactive in prioritizing work is necessary. Knowledge of state and federal court rules and procedures, as well as experience with electronic filing in state and federal court is required. Strong document production skills and the ability to utilize advanced features of Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint, is required.

Compensation and Benefits

The pay range for this role is $30.22/hour to $60.44/hour ($55,000-$110,000/year based on a 35 hour workweek). The final base salary offered for this role will depend on several individual factors, including the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as geographic location. We provide our employees with a competitive compensation package which includes, but is not limited to, a choice of flexible benefits plans, including medical, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, life insurance, paid time off, as well as a 401K savings plan with profit sharing, just to name a few. Additionally, we offer continuous in-house training, flexible working conditions, employee discounts, and a variety of firm-sponsored activities and events.

Physical and Other Requirements

The work is primarily of an intellectual nature and requires a variety of physical capabilities. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. and rarely has to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. This position requires the ability to operate a keyboard at efficient speed. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly to stand, walk, talk and hear. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Non-Discrimination

The Firm will not make employment decisions (including decisions related to hiring, assignment, compensation, promotion, demotion, disciplinary action and termination) on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other characteristics protected by applicable law except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.

Qualifications

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer Statement

The preceding job description has been designed to illustrate the general nature and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.