V105 - Legal Assistant | Civil Litigation Legal Assistant
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Job Description:
Job Duck is seeking a highly organized Legal Assistant to support a busy civil litigation law firm handling sensitive and complex matters. In this role, you will play an essential part in keeping cases organized and moving forward by managing records, calendars, court deadlines, filings, correspondence, and other critical administrative tasks. The ideal candidate is empathetic and comfortable working with individuals who may be navigating difficult or traumatic circumstances, while also demonstrating discretion, reliability, strong attention to detail, and excellent follow through. This opportunity is especially well suited for someone who can work independently, think proactively, communicate clearly, and confidently keep an attorney accountable to important deadlines and commitments.
Monthly Compensation: 1,150 to 1,220 USD
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Maintain a high level of responsiveness and availability throughout scheduled working hours
- Help identify potential issues and take initiative to resolve them independently when appropriate
- Communicate clearly and promptly regarding task status, priorities, availability, and potential challenges
- Help fine tune and expand the firm's training playbook as processes evolve
- Follow appropriate security protocols and take proactive steps to prevent information security risks
- Support the firm's mission of providing thoughtful and trauma informed legal assistance to clients navigating sensitive circumstances
- Handle sensitive client and case information with a high level of confidentiality and discretion
- Track important deadlines and ensure timely completion of assigned tasks
- Draft professional letters and legal correspondence
• Maintain and manage calendars
• Schedule hearings for motions
- Follow established firm procedures, training materials, and the firm's internal playbook
- Support the attorney with day to day case management and administrative needs
- Assist with light billing tasks and related administrative responsibilities
- Maintain organized case related information and documentation
- Proactively remind and hold the attorney accountable for upcoming deadlines, appointments, and commitments
- Draft and file motions and other legal documents
- Monitor Connecticut judicial websites for relevant updates and information
- Obtain records and follow up on outstanding records requests
Requirements:
- Working hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST
• Some flexibility in working hours may be available
• Time zone: Eastern Standard Time
- Experience working in a law firm is preferred
• Experience with civil litigation, education law, employment law, human rights, personal injury, or crime victim matters is beneficial
• Bilingual English and Spanish skills are a plus, but Spanish is not mandatory
• Strong English communication skills and a clear, easy to understand accent are required
• Must be comfortable handling highly sensitive, confidential, and potentially explicit legal information
• The role may involve exposure to post trauma conversations, sensitive evidence, and matters involving victims of sexual abuse and other serious crimes
• Candidates should understand that the nature of the firm's work may involve exposure to vicarious trauma
• Strong awareness of confidentiality, information security, and data protection is essential
• Due to the sensitive nature of the firm's cases and previous information security concerns, additional security measu