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Shipman & Goodwin LLP

Legal Practice Assistant (LPA)

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 days ago

Location: Newington, CT (Onsite)

Last Updated: 5 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/4/2026

Job Description

Legal Practice Assistant (LPA) at Shipman & Goodwin LLP Legal Practice Assistant (LPA) at Shipman & Goodwin LLP in Newington, Connecticut Posted in 1 day ago.

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full-time Company Description Shipman & Goodwin LLP is a full-service law firm committed to helping clients achieve their goals through tailored legal solutions. With over 160 attorneys across offices in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York, the firm serves a diverse range of clients, including public and private companies, government entities, non-profits, and individuals. Known for its client-focused approach, Shipman's team invests significant time in understanding each client's unique circumstances to provide effective and strategic counsel. The firm excels in navigating complex business transactions, resolving disputes, and supporting organizational growth.

Job description:

Shipman & Goodwin LLP has an experienced Legal Practice Assistant to support a group of busy attorneys. This position is resident in our Hartford office. 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.