Legal Assistant

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FordHarrison LLP, a national labor and employment law firm, is seeking an experienced litigation legal assistant (secretary) for its Hartford, Connecticut office. The legal assistant provides direct support to a team of attorneys involved in employment-related litigation (DEFENSE) before administrative agencies and state and federal courts. The assistant assists attorneys in the delivery of quality legal services to clients who perform complex and specialized legal tasks and work collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment. This position offers a hybrid work schedule following 30 days of employment.
Responsibilities:
Handles office correspondence and administrative tasks such as answering phone calls; communicating with clients, court clerks, and outside vendors; responding to emails, and routinely reviewing and following up on client deadlines and calendar appointments
Assists attorneys in all phases of the litigation discovery process; helping attorneys prepare for hearings, arbitrations, and trials. Performs bates numbering and redacting, and e-files documents with various state and federal courts
Processes monthly expense reports, and upon request, accurately enters, reviews, and revises timekeeper time entries
Accurately formats and proofreads legal documents for grammatical, typographical, or spelling errors, and completeness prior to distribution or filing
Maintains and organizes physical and electronic files
Exhibits good judgment and organizational skills to receive, record, and disseminate all information on behalf of clients and assigned attorneys
Coordinates meeting arrangements (i.e., arbitrations, depositions, mediations, etc.)
Oversees the conflict check and client intake process for new matters
Completes assigned tasks as expected. Able to juggle multiple assignments and/or deadlines while maintaining a professional demeanor and timely seeks assistance when needed.
Qualifications:
Applicants must be able to type at least 65 WPM
A high school diploma or equivalent is required; an associate or bachelor’s degree is a plus
Minimum four years of solid DEFENSE litigation experience
Intermediate to advance skills in the use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), time entry and e-Filing, and knowledge of an electronic document management system is preferred
Excellent interpersonal/communication skills, and strong writing/grammar skills
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines with quick turnaround times
Maintains a positive, “can-do” attitude when dealing with clients, co-workers, and attorneys
Proven organizational skills, high dependability, initiative, flexibility, resiliency, and a pleasant disposition are essential attributes for this position.
Interested applicants should submit cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to ****

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