Legal Practice Assistant - New Haven Office

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We have an opening for a Legal Practice Assistant to provide support to attorneys in our Real Estate Environmental and Land Use practice group.  This position is resident in our New Haven office.  We are seeking an experienced and organized individual who can juggle multiple tasks simultaneously and work independently.

The successful candidate will have responsibility for extensive client contact and scheduling, front desk reception duties, calendar and meeting management, document production, expense tracking and reconciliation, time entry and client billing. The ideal candidate must thrive in an environment that is client-focused, fast-paced and deadline driven.  In addition, the ideal candidate must possess solid oral and written communication skills, excellent organizational and time management skills.  The ability to work well under pressure, strong attention to detail and accuracy as well as being proactive in prioritizing work is necessary. Strong document production skills and the ability to utilize advanced features of Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint, is required.

Legal Practice Assistant - Hartford Office

We have an opening for a Legal Practice Assistant to provide administrative support to attorneys and paralegals working in different practice areas.  This position is resident in our Hartford office.  We are seeking an experienced and organized individual who can juggle multiple tasks simultaneously and work independently.

The successful candidate will have responsibility for extensive client contact and scheduling, calendar and meeting management, handling travel arrangements, document production, data management, expense tracking and reconciliation, time entry and client billing.  The ideal candidate must thrive in an environment that is client-focused, fast-paced and deadline driven.  In addition, the ideal candidate must possess solid oral and written communication skills, excellent organizational and time management skills in addition to being highly motivated to learn.  The ability to work well under pressure, strong attention to detail and accuracy as well as being proactive in prioritizing work is necessary.  Knowledge of multiple practice areas is preferred.  Strong word processing skills and the ability to utilize advanced features of Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint, is required.

Legal Practice Assistant/Paralegal - Hartford Office

We have an opening for a Legal Practice Assistant/Paralegal for our Hartford office to support our Health Law practice.  We are seeking an individual who has paralegal experience and or certification.  The successful candidate will be able to handle competing demands, be well organized and have responsibility for document production, drafting, state and federal filings, client billing, expense tracking and reconciliation, time entry, scheduling, calendar and meeting management, and client interaction.  The ideal candidate must maintain confidentiality and thrive in an environment that is client-focused, fast-paced and deadline driven. In addition, the ideal candidate must possess strong oral and written communication skills, excellent organizational and time management skills.  The ability to work well under pressure, strong attention to detail and accuracy, as well as being proactive in prioritizing work is necessary.  Strong word processing skills and the ability to utilize advanced features of Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint, is required. 

If you have any questions or need any further information, please contact:

Debra A. Amato

Director of Staff Recruiting and Retention

Shipman & Goodwin LLP

One Constitution Plaza

Hartford, CT 06103

Email: damato@goodwin.com

No agencies, please.

Shipman & Goodwin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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