School Law Practice Assistant — Detail‑Driven & Client‑Focused

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 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