Legal Practice Assistant (Legal Secretary/Assistant) Position Available In Naugatuck Valley, Connecticut

Legal Practice Assistant (Legal Secretary/Assistant) Minchella & Associates LLC 765 Straits Turnpike, Middlebury, CT 06762 Boutique Middlebury, CT law firm seeks full-time Legal Practice Assistant (Legal Secretary/Assistant) to join our team serving an outstanding client base throughout New England and New York. You must have at least 2-3 years of experience in a civil litigation-focused law firm, be extremely detail oriented, and work well in a fast-paced environment. You must also be proficient with Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, Teams) and Adobe Acrobat DC. Experience with cloud-based practice and document management platforms is a strong plus. In this position you will be responsible for providing a broad range of administrative support including: Managing the front desk and serving as the first point of contact for the firm, greeting and assisting clients and visitors in a professional manner upon arrival Managing incoming and outgoing mail, faxes, service copy e-mails (of court papers), and phone calls in a confidential, organized and efficient manner E-filing in CT, MA, and NY state and federal courts Performing conflict checks, telephone intakes of potential new clients, and processing intake information Preparing, reviewing and editing a wide range of legal documents and correspondence of a confidential nature, ensuring high quality, accuracy and comprehensiveness Transcribing digital dictation as needed Maintaining a current calendar of events and a deadline reminder system for assigned team members, including arranging meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and scheduling appointments and court events Running office errands as needed (but infrequently) Other related administrative duties as assigned We offer generous compensation commensurate with experience, health/dental/vision insurance, 401K, and paid time off. We have a culture of hard but smart work, in a respectful, collegial and fun environment. We use cutting-edge technology and provide training to leverage it effectively. This is an in-office position in our Middlebury, Connecticut location.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$25.00 – $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Health insurance Paid time off

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person