Morrison Mahoney LLP seeks a high energy self-starter to support multiple attorneys as a legal secretary in its busy Hartford, Connecticut office.

In this role the legal secretary will work with multiple attorneys providing a full range of support including, but not limited to, preparation/revision of correspondence, pleadings and documents, calendar maintenance/scheduling, federal and state court filings, and in-office filing and mailings. The successful candidate is a very organized, detail-oriented team player, possessing at least 3 years of recent experience as a legal secretary who demonstrates a solid understanding of legal terminology and procedures.

Skills and Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of recent legal secretarial and/or paralegal experience in a law firm (previous litigation experience is required).
• Associates degree and/or paralegal certification preferred; 4-year college degree a plus.
• Previous experience with federal and state court filing requirements, including e-filing.
• Knowledge of document management, electronic calendaring and PDF software.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Highly organized and efficient, with a proven ability to multitask and take direction, and independently track and achieve often changing tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a cooperative office environment and communicate effectively with attorneys and support staff.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills along with excellent proofreading skills.

Responsibilities:

This role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Provide support for assigned attorneys as well as backup support, as needed.
• File maintenance (paper and electronic).
• Assist with scheduling, including calendar maintenance, depositions, and client/expert meetings.
• Answer phones and communicate with clients, court personnel and vendors daily.
• Preparation/revision of correspondence, pleadings and documents.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

Salary: $52K - $65K (salary commensurate with experience).

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and salary requirements to Cristin Sheehan, Partner at: cesheeha@morrisonmahoney.com.

About Us:

Our Hartford, Connecticut office is located on the eastern side of Hartford’s Downtown area, near Connecticut’s landmark Old State House, with views of the Connecticut River. Members of our team enjoy excellent benefits, competitive salary, and a collegial and collaborative work environment. Our office offers flexible work arrangements, and we are excited about our continued growth. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for our full-time employees.

Working at Morrison Mahoney LLP Provides:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, medical and vision
• Corporate discounts
• FSA and HSA plan option(s) to help offset taxes for employees and dependents
• 401K plan/employer profit sharing
• Group life and long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Generous paid time off

Morrison Mahoney’s policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, citizenship, color, disability, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other classification, as protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity extends to all personnel practices.