What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Whitman Breed?
Whitman Breed is looking for a full-time Administrative Legal Assistant to join our dynamic litigation department. Report directly to the Managing Partner in our busy Greenwich office. Candidate will support several attorneys by preparing legal correspondence, editing memorandums and pleadings, maintaining files (paper and electronic); managing attorney schedules, assisting with court e-filings and communicating with clients and attorneys. Sound understanding of law firm and Client confidentiality principles; strong organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to multitask and the desire to learn new skills are essential for success in this position.
Qualified candidate will have 3 years of experience in a business or law firm setting; excellent written and oral communication skills and possess the ability to work in highly collaborative manner. Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and have the interest and desire to learn and adapt to new technology; including our current document management, PDF and billing software.
Applicants must be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. Competitive starting salary and benefits.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $72,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Greenwich, CT 06830: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Legal: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65,000 - $72,500