Legal Practice Assistant (School Law)

Shipman & Goodwin LLP; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Shipman & Goodwin LLP in Hartford is seeking an experienced Legal Practice Assistant to support a busy School Law Practice Group. This role focuses on complex document production using MS Word, extensive client contact, scheduling, and expense tracking, with time entry and client billing responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will have strong written and verbal communication, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining

Qualifications

• Experience with complex document production using MS Word advanced features.
• Knowledge of state and federal court rules and procedures is required.
• Strong document production skills with Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Handle complex document production for busy attorneys.
• Extensive client contact, scheduling, calendar, and meeting management.
• Expense tracking, reconciliation, time entry, and client billing

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Proactive

Tools

MS Word advanced features

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

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, 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 is looking for an experienced Legal Practice Assistant to support a group of busy attorneys in our School Law Practice Group. 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, 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 pertinent state and federal court rules and procedures is required. Strong document production skills and the ability to utilize advanced features of Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint, is required.