Legal Administrative Assistant

Gfeller Laurie LLP, is a boutique litigation law firm with a regional presence throughout the Northeast. We are looking for a self motivated experienced litigation Legal Administrative Assistant with 3-5 years experience to assist in organizing data for legal proceedings. Daily tasks can vary, but general functions include:

Responsibilities

• Formatting briefs, pleadings and other legal documents
• E-filing legal documents (state, federal and appellate courts)
• Calendaring dates and managing court reporter services for depositions
• Processing, compiling and maintaining medical authorizations
• Preparing draft correspondence to clients, counsel, courts, etc.
• Editing legal services invoices
• Processing expenses
• Making travel arrangements
• Answering phone calls
• Managing incoming mail
• Copying and filing
• Tracking CLE requirements and attorneys’ fulfillment of same
• Assisting with marketing and client development efforts

Successful candidates must have the following attributes/abilities:

• Familiarity with state and federal court procedures
• Familiarity with preparing applications for admission to state and federal bars
• Experience maintaining calendars for a busy defense litigation practice
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe
• Attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Professional interaction with clients and colleagues
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Proficient typing skills
• Timely compliance with deadlines
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Team player mentality
• Excellent time management
• Availability for overtime work as needed (infrequent)

If you are passionate about the legal field and possess the necessary skills to excel as a Legal Administrative Assistant, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $ 30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• West Hartford, CT (Required)

Work Location:

• In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience e-filing in Connecticut state and federal courts? Please describe.
• Do you have experience with legal documentation storage systems (Ex: NetDocs, MyCase, Clio Manage)?
• Do you have experience with time legal time tracking software (Ex: Bill4Time, Clio, MyCase)?
• How many attorneys have you supported at one time?
• What types of legal documents have you prepared or formatted (e.g., pleadings, motions, discovery)?

Experience:

• litigation legal assistant: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• West Hartford, CT 06107 (Required)

Work Location: In person