Legal Assistant

Our client, a nationally recognized labor and employment law firm, is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to join its Hartford, CT office. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented litigation professional with strong defense litigation experience who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment. Responsibilities Prepare legal correspondence and documentation Manage the conflicts check process for new matters Schedule depositions and coordinate calendars Assist attorneys with pleadings, motions, discovery, and arbitration matters in both state and federal court Analyze, review, and organize privileged documents and discovery materials Coordinate client meetings and maintain case files E-file court documents in state and federal courts Provide direct administrative and litigation support to attorneys and collaborate closely with the billing specialist Qualifications College degree preferred OR minimum of 5 years of defense litigation experience Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and court filings Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong writing, grammar, and proofreading abilities Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Accurate typing speed of 65+ WPM Proficiency in Microsoft Office required Experience with FileSite and Aderant preferred Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment Schedule Full-time Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite in Hartford, CT Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is polished, proactive, highly organized, and experienced supporting attorneys in a defense litigation setting. Must be adaptable and comfortable working in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment. Benefits Medical insurance with prescription drug benefits, substantially subsidized by the firm; Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance; pre-tax Cafeteria Plan; Flexible Spending Accounts, Healthcare Spending Accounts with firm contribution; long term and short term disability; self-directed 401(K) with firm match; leave time and holidays; paid parking (where applicable); and firm matched qualifying charitable contributions up to $500 per year per employee. IND2