Senior Legal Assistant - Hybrid

U.S. Bankruptcy Court - District of CT; New Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Paid parking

Job summary

Key Resource Group, LLC is seeking a Senior Legal Assistant to support a team of attorneys in a fast-paced IP-focused environment. The role involves preparing legal documents, managing calendars and deadlines, handling client communications, and using practice-specific software.

The position supports both independent and collaborative work in a flexible hybrid setting with in-office days. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of legal assistant experience in IP or similar areas, a preferred

Qualifications

• 3+ years of legal assistant experience in IP or similar area of law
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Knowledge of legal terminology, legal documents, court procedures, docketing, and electronic filing
• Strong technical skills, including Microsoft Office and document management systems
• Excellent proofreading, organizational, multitasking, and time management abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in handling sensitive information

Responsibilities

• Prepare, draft, and format legal documents, correspondence, and other materials
• Proofread documents for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting accuracy
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, court dates, depositions, hearings, and travel arrangements
• Assist with client intake, file management, and electronic/paper document organization
• Coordinate billing tasks, matter intake/update forms, check requests, and other administrative duties
• Provide support to attorneys and collaborate with other Legal Assistants in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism while supporting daily legal operations

Skills

Legal terminology

Proofreading

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Independent work

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Electronic filing

Job description

Flexible hybrid work option with paid parking for in office days!

A distinguished law firm with offices throughout the Eastern United State has a need for a Senior Legal Assistant. The Legal Assistant will provides administrative and clerical support to a team of attorneys, including preparing legal documents, managing schedules and deadlines, communicating with clients, and utilizing practice-specific software. Works both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, draft, and format legal documents, correspondence, and other materials
• Proofread documents for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting accuracy
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, court dates, depositions, hearings, and travel arrangements
• Assist with client intake, file management, and electronic/paper document organization
• Coordinate billing tasks, matter intake/update forms, check requests, and other administrative duties
• Provide support to attorneys and collaborate with other Legal Assistants in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism while supporting daily legal operations

• 3 + years of legal assistant exp in IP or similar area of law
• Associate or Bachelor`s degree preferred
• Knowledge of legal terminology, legal documents, court procedures, docketing, and electronic filing
• Strong technical skills, including Microsoft Office and document management systems
• Excellent proofreading, organizational, multitasking, and time management abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in handling sensitive information

Key Resource Group, LLC considers applicants for all positions without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, citizenship, veteran status, gender expression and/or identity, or any other class protected by federal, state, or local laws. Key Resource Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.