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Law Offices of Robert F. Dwyer, Jr., LLC

Legal Secretary/Paralegal

Pay: $49,920/yr

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Winsted, CT (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 9/18/2026

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A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.

$71,187 / year median in Connecticut

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

Busy, well-established law firm in Winsted seeks a Secretary/Paralegal to handle Criminal Law, Family Law and Housing Law practice. The position also requires working with our remote real estate paralegal to coordinate and handle real estate closings. The Secretary/Paralegal will work directly with the attorney and clients, and the position requires excellent communication and organizational skills. The ideal candidate for this position is organized, professional, responsible, and committed to help us meet all of our client's needs. The ideal candidate for this position has a strong work ethic, exceptional problem-solving skills and is comfortable working in a busy and dynamic workplace. Experience in court E-Services, Family Law, Word, Excel, and Family Law Software preferred.

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Job Type:

Part-Time (Potential for Full-Time)

Contact:

robertfdwyer@gmail.com

Pay:

$23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person