A small law firm has an immediate opening for a legal assistant. We are looking for an individual who can multitask and work closely with five attorneys. The successful candidate must be dependable, hardworking, and have excellent editing and proofreading skills.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and clerical support to five attorneys
• Draft and proofread routine correspondence and file legal documents under attorney supervision
• Proofread and format legal briefs and documents
• Create and maintain case files
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, meetings, and client matters
• Greet clients and make phone calls in a professional and courteous manner
• Routinely correspond with clients and other client service providers
• Make and respond to phone calls in conjunction with and in response to routine correspondence
• Manage office inventory and supplies
• Process invoices and expenses

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience as a legal secretary or assistant or paralegal
• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal certificate (Bachelor's degree preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe. Additional proficiency in TimeMatters and Quickbooks is preferred but not required.
• Ability and willingness to reliably commute to East Hartford, CT 5 days per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Health insurance

A candidate's salary will be based on their skills, qualifications, and experience.

Please apply by clicking the "Quick Apply" link and submit a cover letter and resume to