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Litigation Assistant


Company : Beacon Hill


Location : hartford, CT


Created : 2024-10-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

National and growing law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant to support three Litigation Partners. 2+ years' litigation assistant experience necessary!Essential ResponsibilitiesOpen new mattersTime EntrySubmit expense reportsSubmit vendor invoicesCreate and organize binders (physical and electronic binders)Track court schedules and calendarsE-filing in State and Federal CourtsCommunicate with clients, court, counsel, and othersPrepare certain pleadings for attorney review, prepare responses to document production and review documents producedDraft and serve summonsSummarize depositionsPrepare trial binders and exhibitsCite check briefs and court pleadingsSummary process experience a plus, but not requiredExperience with state court appellate briefs and filingsAssist with trial preparationSchedule deposition appearancesResearch Bankruptcy Court and Superior Court cases on PacerEstablish and maintain paper andor electronic filing systemsGeneral administrative support for multiple attorneysOther duties as needed.QualificationsMinimum of 2 years of experience as a Litigation LAA.Proficient in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and ExcelExtensive knowledge of local court filing processesExcellent interpersonal and organizational skills; ability to work well with attorneys and clientsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced officeStrong attention to detailSelf-starter; ability to work independently and as part of a teamGood judgment and decision-making abilitySoft SkillsMust Haves: Strong communication skills, time management skills to juggle conflicting priorities, willing to work as part of a team both within the litigation department and across the firm; ability to focus and attention to detail even when working on varying tasks.Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.If you would like to complete our voluntary self-identification form, please click here or copy and paste the following link into an open window in your browser: of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other pany Profile:Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialtiesdisciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting look forward to working with you.Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)