What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry Level Legal Assistant position at Syntagma Group?
Our client is seeking an entry-level Litigation Legal Assistant for their Greenwich, CT office. This full-time, in-person role (Monday–Friday) provides administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling civil, commercial, and employment matters in Connecticut and New York courts.
The ideal candidate is a recent college graduate or early-career professional with a strong interest in the legal field who is eager to start a career in a law firm environment. This position offers hands-on exposure to litigation while working closely with experienced attorneys and legal professionals.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys and legal staff with day-to-day litigation support and case management
- Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and court filings
- Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files
- Track deadlines, court dates, and case milestones using firm calendaring systems
- Coordinate scheduling for depositions, hearings, meetings, and client calls
- Assist with preparing materials for hearings, depositions, and trials
- Communicate professionally with attorneys, staff, court personnel, and vendors
- Perform administrative and organizational tasks to support litigation matters
- Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism
- Support attorneys with additional projects and tasks as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Open to recent college graduates or early-career professionals with an interest in the legal field
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative, team-oriented environment