Legal Secretary

Litchfield Cavo Llp; Avon (CT); On-site; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Litchfield Cavo LLP in Avon, CT is hiring a full-time in-office Legal Secretary with 3 to 5 years of experience to support our insurance defense practice. The role includes civil defense and workers' compensation support, calendar management, document preparation, and coordination with attorneys and clients.

We offer competitive compensation and a robust benefits package in a dynamic firm environment with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of legal secretary experience.
• Experience with CT state and federal court filings.
• Workers' Compensation experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Professional demeanor with attorneys and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support civil defense and Workers' Compensation teams.
• Manage attorney calendars and docket court dates.
• Prepare and file legal documents and correspondence.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and expense reports.

Skills

Litigation support

Calendar management

Document prep

Workers' Comp

MS Office

Tools

PDF software

Job description

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Legal Secretary

102 CT Secretaries Full Time Administrative Avon, CT, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1311

Salary Range: $62,000.00 To $72,000.00 Annually

Litchfield Cavo LLP is a premier insurance coverage and litigation defense law firm founded in 1998 on one principle-client service comes first. Our attorneys operate out of 25 offices, serving clients in more than 35 states nationwide. Collectively, we are a resource of experienced trial attorneys providing creative and responsive service.

Avon, CT office is growing and actively seeking a full time, in office Legal Secretary with a minimum of 3 to 5 years experience interested in growing their career among our team of staff and attorneys, who value and foster open and honest communication, and act with integrity and professionalism.

Litchfield Cavo offers a competitive compensation plan and an excellent benefits package in a dynamic work environment that provides substantial opportunities for professional development. The salary range of $62K - $72K is commensurate with experience.

OPPORTUNITY | Legal Secretary

Our busy insurance defense practice attorneys seek a well-rounded, highly-motivated, experienced civil defense litigation/Workers' Compensation Legal Secretary with at least three to five years of experience to support our insurance litigation defense practice. This is an exceptional opportunity to handle a variety of legal and administrative responsibilities with a forward-thinking firm in an expanding office.

SKILLS and ABILITIES

• demonstrated knowledge of electronic filing requirements of state and federal courts in CT;
• experience supporting attorneys who produce a large-volume of work;
• Workers' Compensation experience required
• ability to consistently produce and deliver quality work products;
• demonstrate ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines in a very busy legal environment;
• organize, prioritize and implement tasks with strong attention to detail;
• work proactively, independently and as part of a team;
• remain self-directed, self-motivated and work effectively under tight time constraints;
• provide clear written and verbal communications;
• maintain professional demeanor and a positive attitude with attorneys, colleagues and vendors as needed;
• demonstrate proficiency with MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PDF maker (Nuance or Adobe Pro); demonstrated efficiency navigating the internet;
• knowledge of client billing activities, i.e., billing submission and appeals;
• normal admin duties such as opening files, keeping files in order, travel arrangements, expense reports, etc.; and,
• familiar with keeping attorney's calendar, docketing court dates, etc.

Our Firm provides a current technology, ongoing training, experienced support staff and full-time IT and marketing departments.

Litchfield Cavo LLP supports and encourages workforce diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws.