Legal Secretary/Paralegal

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP; Clay Arsenal (CT); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Hartford, CT office of Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP seeks a legal secretary/paralegal with litigation experience to support a minimum of four attorneys.

Primary duties include partial paralegal tasks, docketing, scheduling travel and meetings, filing and serving documents in state and federal courts, and creating legal documents." We offer competitive compensation and a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with employer match, and paid sick and

Formación

• Minimum five years of legal experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities.
• Experience in a fast-paced litigation environment preferred.
• Familiarity with docketing, filings, and scheduling is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Provide legal secretarial/paralegal support for litigation matters.
• Docketing and scheduling of appointments, travel, depositions, and meetings.
• Filing and serving documents with state and federal courts.
• Open new matters and manage matter files.
• Create legal documents and maintain case files.
• Process various financial tasks related to matters.

Conocimientos

Legal experience

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Confidential information handling

Deadline management

Fast-paced environment

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Overview

The Hartford, CT office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a legal secretary/paralegal with litigation experience. The primary responsibilities of this position include working for a minimum of (4) attorneys. Essential functions of this role include partial paralegal duties, docketing, scheduling of appointments including travel, depositions, and various meetings, filing and serving documents both state and federal, creating legal documents, opening new matters, and processing various financial related tasks.

We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with employer match, as well as sick and vacation time. We also offer excellent opportunities for growth and advancement while working with a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

Job Specifications/Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least five (5) years of legal experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to maintain and handle confidential information
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment