Legal Administrative Assistant - Litigation - Oak Ridge Legal Search LLC

We are working with a mid-size, regional, full-service firm seeking a candidate with at least four years of experience as a Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant to join their Hartford, CT office. 

Essential Responsibilities

• Open new matters
• Time Entry
• Submit expense reports
• Submit vendor invoices
• Create and organize binders (physical and electronic binders)
• Track court schedules and calendars
• E-filing in State and Federal Courts
• Communicate with clients, court, counsel, and others
• Prepare certain pleadings for attorney review, prepare responses to document production and review documents produced
• Draft and serve summons
• Summarize depositions
• Prepare trial binders and exhibits
• Cite check briefs and court pleadings
• Summary process experience a plus, but not required
• Experience with state court appellate briefs and filings
• Assist with trial preparation
• Schedule deposition appearances
• Research Bankruptcy Court and Superior Court cases on Pacer
• Bankruptcy Court Fee Applications
• Establish and maintain paper and/or electronic filing systems
• General administrative support for multiple attorneys
• Other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Litigation LAA.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel
• Extensive knowledge of local court filing processes
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; ability to work well with attorneys and clients
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced office
• Strong attention to detail
• Self-starter; ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good judgment and decision-making ability

The firm offers a competitive base salary commensurate with experience, and a wide array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, long term disability, short term disability, and a 401(k) plan. In addition, they offer a hybrid work schedule, provide a collaborative and supportive work environment; and encourage and support integrity, diversity, collaboration, and professional growth.

To be considered, please provide a resume. Cover letters are appreciated, but not required. All applications are confidential.

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.