Legal Administrative Assistant - 2-4 Yrs Experience - Defense Litigation - New Haven, CT
About The Position
The law firm of Marshall Dennehey seeks a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant with 2-4 years of civil defense litigation experience to join its New Haven, CT office. Description: Perform secretarial and clerical duties Open mail for attorney and log time on time sheet as necessary Enter attorney time sheets into computer on a daily basis Answer telephone, giving non-legal information when possible, refer call to attorney and take messages Transcribe dictation utilizing dictation system (BigHand), occasionally prepare correspondence on own initiative for approval of lawyer and prepare legal documents as required Maintain files, assisting with filing or request file clerk assistance from office manager/floor supervisor when necessary Responsible for scheduling depositions and various other meetings and appointments In emergency may have to deliver or collect documents for attorney at courthouse, other law offices, etc. Make travel arrangements and hotel reservations for attorney Maintain attorney diary system Perform additional duties as required
Requirements
- Must have at least 1 year of defense litigation experience.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Must be able to manage a heavy workload in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to communicate with clients and co-workers effectively and efficiently
- Candidates must have proven track record of organization skills, possess excellent typing skills, possess a keen eye for detail, and have the ability to prioritize, multitask, and work in a team environment
Responsibilities
- Perform secretarial and clerical duties
- Open mail for attorney and log time on time sheet as necessary
- Enter attorney time sheets into computer on a daily basis
- Answer telephone, giving non-legal information when possible, refer call to attorney and take messages
- Transcribe dictation utilizing dictation system (BigHand), occasionally prepare correspondence on own initiative for approval of lawyer and prepare legal documents as required
- Maintain files, assisting with filing or request file clerk assistance from office manager/floor supervisor when necessary
- Responsible for scheduling depositions and various other meetings and appointments
- In emergency may have to deliver or collect documents for attorney at courthouse, other law offices, etc.
- Make travel arrangements and hotel reservations for attorney
- Maintain attorney diary system
- Perform additional duties as required
Benefits
- Firm offers a sound future, competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
