Legal Secretary

Litchfield Cavo LLP • Avon, CT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Litchfield Cavo LLP is seeking a full-time, in-office Legal Secretary for its growing Avon, Connecticut office. The role supports the firm’s insurance litigation defense practice and involves civil defense litigation and Workers’ Compensation work. The successful candidate will handle a variety of legal and administrative responsibilities in a busy environment, supporting attorneys who produce a large volume of work. The firm values open and honest communication, integrity, and professionalism, and offers opportunities to grow within the team. The salary range is $62,000–$72,000, commensurate with experience. The firm provides current technology, ongoing training, experienced support staff, and full-time IT and marketing departments.

Requirements

• At least three to five years of relevant experience.
• Workers’ Compensation experience.
• Knowledge of electronic filing requirements for state and federal courts in Connecticut.
• Experience supporting attorneys with a large volume of work.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines in a busy legal environment.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to work proactively, independently, and as part of a team, while remaining self-directed and effective under tight time constraints.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional demeanor and positive attitude.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and PDF software such as Nuance or Adobe Pro.
• Efficiency navigating the internet.
• Familiarity with attorney calendar management and court-date docketing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with iManage document management.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys handling insurance litigation defense, including civil defense litigation and Workers’ Compensation matters.
• Manage multiple projects and competing deadlines in a busy legal environment.
• Organize, prioritize, and implement tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
• Prepare and deliver quality work products.
• Handle routine administrative duties, including opening and maintaining files, arranging travel, and preparing expense reports.
• Maintain attorneys’ calendars and docket court dates.
• Assist with client billing activities, including billing submissions and appeals.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with attorneys, colleagues, and vendors.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation plan.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Ongoing training.
• Experienced support staff.
• Current technology.
• Full-time IT and marketing departments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed