Legal Administrative Assistant

mullen law firm

Legal Administrative Assistant

New Haven, CT
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Our busy legal firm is looking for an efficient, organized legal assistant to help our attorneys and paralegals assist our clients and ensure we’re operating efficiently. You’ll assist with the preparation of legal documents, and handle all office correspondence including answering phone calls and emails, arranging meetings and travel, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines. If you have experience in a law firm environment, work well under pressure, and are looking for a rewarding opportunity in the legal industry, we want to connect with you. Responsibilities: • Accept other administrative tasks as needed to assist the team and ensure the firm runs smoothly • Conduct legal research, when necessary, with guidance from attorneys and paralegals • Make travel arrangements, schedule meetings and appointments for the team, such as depositions, and coordinate with outside vendors for events • Take care of administrative tasks and office correspondence by answering phone calls and emails, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, and informing the team of upcoming deadlines • Help with creating a variety of litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents when necessary Qualifications: • Must be able to type at least 50 WPM • Candidates must have worked with legal software, case management, and docketing programs • At least 1-2 years of previous experience in a law firm setting performing administrative tasks • Proficient with MS Office products • Associate’s degree, or some college is preferred; high school diploma or equivalent is necessary Compensation: 22.00 - 35.00 hourly