Legal Practice Assistant (LPA)

Shipman & Goodwin LLP; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits plans

401K with profit sharing

In-house training

Flexible working conditions

Employee discounts

Job summary

Shipman & Goodwin LLP is seeking a Legal Practice Assistant in Stamford to support a group of busy attorneys. You will handle complex document production, court e-filing, calendar management, and client contact.

Prior experience in real estate transaction support is preferred, with strong communication and organizational skills. The role requires knowledge of MS Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Office; familiarity with iManage or SimplyAgree is a plus.

Qualifications

• Solid document production skills and accuracy in handling complex files.
• Experience with state and federal e-filing processes is required.
• Proficiency with MS Word and MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with complex document production and calendar management.
• Handle state and federal court e-filing and client contact.
• Assist in real estate transactions from pre- to post-closing duties.

Skills

Document production

E-filing

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Time management

Tools

iManage

SimplyAgree

Job description

Shipman’s value lies in our commitment -- to our clients, to the profession and to the community. We have one goal: to help our clients achieve their goals. How we accomplish it is simple: we devote our considerable experience and depth of knowledge to understand each client’s unique needs, business and industry, and then we develop solutions to meet those needs. With more than 160 attorneys in offices throughout Connecticut, New York, Texas, and Massachusetts, we serve the needs of local, regional, national and international clients. Our clients include public and private companies, institutions, government entities, non-profit organizations and individuals.

Shipman & Goodwin LLP has an experienced Legal Practice Assistant to support a group of busy attorneys in our Stamford office location. 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. Experience assisting in all stages of real estate transactions from pre- to post-closing duties including, but not limited to, mailings, closing binders and transfer agreements.

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.

Education & Prior Experience

• Minimum of 3 years experience within a law firm preferred

Technology

• Experience with iManage and/or SimplyAgree is a plus.

Job Types: Full-time

Pay range is $30.22 - $49.45 per hour on a full-time basis (35 hours per week, non-exempt).

We provide our employees with a competitive compensation package which includes, but is not limited to,

• 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
• continuous in-house training
• flexible working conditions
• employee discounts
• a variety of firm-sponsored activities and events