Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant - Oak Ridge Legal Search LLC

We are working with a regional, full-service firm seeking a Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant with a minimum of three years of experience for their Hartford, CT office. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Answer and screen telephone calls, and take messages for attorneys.
• Edit, revise, and redline documents.
• Assist with document conversion and clean up.
• Profile emails and documents to iManage.
• Draft appearances/e-file same (federal/state/CHRO/FOIC).
• E-file in CT State, Federal, and Appellate Courts and the Southern District of New York.
• Short calendar markings as instructed.
• Complete intake form and draft outline of decision in specific school law matters.
• Compile binders for contract negotiations/mediations/arbitrations.
• Enter/update school law contracts and school law resources/wage and comparison reports as needed
• Profile monthly CCM Data Reporter as directed.
• Enter and edit attorney time entries.
• Submit requests for conflicts check and complete new matter reports for signature/approval.
• Prepare expense reports.
• Prepare outgoing and sort incoming mail.
• Keep all attorney client files updated and complete as well as completing all steps necessary to prepare closed files to be sent to offsite storage/archive.

Qualifications:

• Experience: A minimum of three years of experience in a legal administrative role at a law firm required.
• Skills:
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and legal management software.
  • Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures.

Personal Attributes:

• Professional demeanor and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, and as an individual contributor.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and a 401(k) plan.
• A collegial and collaborative work environment.
• Hybrid work schedule (4 days in office, 1 day remote as permitted by workload)

To be considered, please provide a resume. Cover letters are appreciated, but not required. All applications are confidential and NOT shared with employers without the candidate's permission.

Oak Ridge Legal Search and the clients we work with are equal opportunity employers and provide equal opportunity to qualified applicants 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. If a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.