Litigation Assistant at Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC in Hartford, Connecticut

Job Description:

National and growing law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant to support three Litigation Partners. 2+ years' litigation assistant experience necessary!



Essential Responsibilities

• Open new matters


• Time Entry


• Submit expense reports


• Submit vendor invoices


• Create and organize binders (physical and electronic binders)


• Track court schedules and calendars


• E-filing in State and Federal Courts


• Communicate with clients, court, counsel, and others


• Prepare certain pleadings for attorney review, prepare responses to document production and review documents produced


• Draft and serve summons


• Summarize depositions


• Prepare trial binders and exhibits


• Cite check briefs and court pleadings


• Summary process experience a plus, but not required


• Experience with state court appellate briefs and filings


• Assist with trial preparation


• Schedule deposition appearances


• Research Bankruptcy Court and Superior Court cases on Pacer


• Establish and maintain paper and/or electronic filing systems


• General administrative support for multiple attorneys


• Other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Litigation LAA.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel


• Extensive knowledge of local court filing processes


• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; ability to work well with attorneys and clients


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced office


• Strong attention to detail


• Self-starter; ability to work independently and as part of a team


• Good judgment and decision-making ability

Soft Skills/Must Haves: Strong communication skills, time management skills to juggle conflicting priorities, willing to work as part of a team both within the litigation department and across the firm; ability to focus and attention to detail even when working on varying tasks.


Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.



California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.


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Company Profile:


Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.


Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.


Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com .


We look forward to working with you.


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