Litigation Secretary & Paralegal – Docket, Docs & Growth

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP; Clay Arsenal (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Legal experience

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Confidential information handling

Deadline management

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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