Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Renowned Connecticut Corporate Law Firm Established in 1950

Litigation Legal Assistant – Civil & Commercial (CT/NY)

Location: Greenwich, CT (Onsite)

Salary: $70k – $90k + 10% bonus,

3 weeks PTO and fully comprehensive benefits

This role entails providing high-level administrative and litigation support to two trial attorneys handling complex civil and commercial matters in CT/NY, including personal injury, wrongful death, real estate, land use, contract, construction, employment, and general litigation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Manage calendars, schedule legal proceedings, and track deadlines

- Draft, format, and proofread legal documents

- Prepare, e-file, and serve documents in CT/NY state and federal courts

- Organize and maintain physical and electronic case files

- Assist with discovery, including tracking schedules, organizing productions, and coordinating with parties

- Communicate professionally with clients, counsel, and court staff

- Prepare materials and coordinate logistics for hearings, trials, and ADR

- Conduct factual and docket research

- Assist with billing, time entry, and expense reports

- Support firm and client development activities

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

- 5+ years of litigation legal assistant/paralegal experience in civil/commercial litigation, personal injury, real estate, land use, construction, contract, or employment disputes

- Experience filing in CT/NY courts; familiarity with federal e-filing preferred

- Experience supporting trial lawyers through all phases of litigation

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

- Strong understanding of civil procedure and litigation workflow

- Excellent writing, grammar, and proofreading skills

- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

- Strong client service and communication skills

- Proficiency in Microsoft 365, PDF software, and case management systems

- Comfortable working with legal, medical, real estate, and business documentation

- Ability to work independently and proactively

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

- Associate’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred; equivalent experience considered

- Notary Public in CT/NY a plus

Ability to commute to Greenwich, CT office DAILY