What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Practice Assistant position at Shipman & Goodwin LLP?
Shipman & Goodwin LLP has an experienced Legal Practice Assistant to support a group of busy attorneys in our Stamford office location. The successful candidate will be responsible for complex document production, using the advanced features of MS Word; extensive client contact, scheduling, calendar, and meeting management; state and federal court e-filing; 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 successful 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 state and federal court rules and procedures, as well as experience with electronic filing in state and federal court is required. Strong document production skills and the ability to utilize advanced features of Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint, is required.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person