Legal Administrative Assistant

Full Time
Hartford, CT 06103
$59,514 - $89,271 a year
Posted
Job description
Projects an image that reflects the professional nature of work done by the firm.

Prepares and/or reviews for accuracy reports, documentation, general and/or legal correspondence and papers of a legal nature such as wills, trusts, summonses, complaints, brief, motions, interrogatories, contracts, agreements, statements, subpoenas, patent and trademark applications.

Accurately drafts and/or writes routine reports and correspondence.

Manages timekeeper calendar (Outlook) and assists in meeting deadlines.

Provides clerical, administrative, and organizational support including but not limited to entering time into the firm's timekeeping system, phone reception; providing information to callers; arranging travel and catering accommodations; scheduling meetings and conference room set ups; e-scan, facsimile, ECF filing transmittals; transcription; proofreading work product for typographical, grammatical, or spelling errors; compilation of reports from established sources; photocopying; mail assembly and distribution; and other records/file maintenance.

Prioritizes workload in an efficient and effective manner.

Participates in on-going training sessions to enhance his/her technical skills.

Stays informed of all firm policies and standardized procedures and applications.

Assists Legal Support Assistant Trainees by providing training, mentoring, and quality assurance.

Interacts with clients in a way that supports great client service and relationships.

The expected starting salary range for this position in Hartford, CT is between $59,514 to $89,271 annually. Actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, area of expertise, and geographic/office location.

Requirements: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and three years related experience. ALS, PLS or CPS certification or a paralegal certificate will be considered in lieu of experience. An Associate's Degree is preferred. Ability to type 50 WPM. Must have basic legal terminology and an awareness of court filing requirements. Must be able to use legal citations and apply to firm documents. Working knowledge of legal time entry, Microsoft Word (styles & tables), Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Skilled in the use of a redlining tool. Working knowledge of basic office functions.

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