Legal Assistant

$45,920 - $68,880/Yr

The Hartford - Hartford, CT

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Hartford, CT

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About the position

The Legal Assistant position is a remote role focused on providing comprehensive litigation support to attorneys representing The Hartford insureds throughout New York State. The ideal candidate will thrive in a high-volume, electronic office environment and will be responsible for managing legal documents, maintaining calendars, and assisting attorneys in trial preparations. This role emphasizes collaboration and efficiency in a dynamic legal support team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, e-file, and serve legal documents required by the New York courts using NYSCEF.
• Maintain the office calendar based on court notifications and assist in scheduling depositions.
• Assist attorneys in preparation for trials, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Review electronic mail daily and maintain electronic legal files.
• Process invoices for payment and act professionally in all interactions with clients and court employees.
• Support overall office operations, including case matching, mail handling, and electronic filing.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant in a paperless insurance defense law office or corporate law department.
• Strong working knowledge of the New York court systems and processes.
• Experience in tort and personal injury work is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with trial preparation is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in a high-volume litigation environment with document production and discovery preparation.
• Proficiency with case management software and MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, OneNote, Teams, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Trial preparation experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and market analysis.
• Potential for short-term or annual bonuses and long-term incentives.
• Recognition programs for outstanding performance.