Established mid-sized insurance defense law firm is recruiting for a Legal Assistant to join its growing Connecticut support team in its White Plains office. Full-time of Part-time (minimum 3 days per week) work schedule possible. This is an exciting opportunity at a growing law firm with a congenial and collaborative culture. The Legal Assistant position will be responsible for providing litigation and administrative support to the Connecticut attorneys. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, proactive, and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

· Calendar management, including maintaining calendar, scheduling depositions and proactively managing scheduling changes

· Litigation support for multiple attorneys

· Preparation of legal documents and correspondence, including drafting, typing, proofreading and editing

· Case file management, including maintaining files and preparing court filings

Required Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s Degree or paralegal certificate

· At least 1 year of litigation support experience in Connecticut

· Strong computer skills, including MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook

· Strong organizational, writing and communication skills

· Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines

Position offers a great opportunity for advancement, excellent benefits, competitive salary commensurate with experience and a collegial work environment.

If interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply.