Job Description

Carmody is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join the firm based in our New Haven office. This position supports the delivery of quality client services by providing administrative support to our Litigation department.

Skill Requirements

• Excellent word processing and editing skills
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently manage multiple assignments, calendars, scheduling, and competing deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Team-oriented and customer-service minded
• Mastery of all Microsoft Office applications
• Experience filing in Connecticut’s State and Federal Courts, including Appellate filing experience
• Ability to support multiple lawyers as primary assignments and also provide back-up administrative assistance to others as assigned
• Ability to communicate professionally with firm clients and work collaboratively with colleagues and other staff
• Strong attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ legal administrative assistant experience in a law firm
• Working knowledge of LMS+ timekeeping software
• Experience with NetDocuments or other document management system

Who We Are

Carmody offers a collaborative environment that values teamwork. Carmody was recognized as the best mid-sized employer in Connecticut by Hearst Media Group in 2024.

Additionally, Carmody’s Litigation team was named a ‘Litigation Standout’ for 2026 by leading legal research company, BTI Consulting Group.

Benefits

Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, 401K plan, paid parenting leave, and meaningful paid time off.

Interested Applicants

To apply, please submit a current resume to [email protected]

Job Description

Carmody is seeking an experienced Trusts & Estates Paralegal with a primary focus on estate administration to join our New Haven, Waterbury, or New London office. The ideal candidate will be well versed in all aspects of estate settlement in Connecticut, including probate filings, fiduciary accountings, and the preparation of estate, gift and fiduciary income tax returns. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with a collaborative team of paralegals and attorneys across our New Haven, New London, and Waterbury offices and to interact directly with clients in a professional, responsive, and compassionate manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and file probate documents, inventories, and related estate administration filings with Connecticut probate courts
• Prepare and maintain fiduciary accountings in compliance with Connecticut probate requirements
• Prepare Connecticut and federal estate and gift tax returns (Forms 706/709, CT 706/709, and related schedules) and fiduciary income tax returns (Forms 1041, CT-1041, and related schedules)
• Communicate directly with clients, executors, trustees, beneficiaries, and financial institutions to obtain information, provide status updates, and ensure smooth estate administration
• Manage estate administration timelines and coordinate with clients and professionals to ensure timely completion of all matters
• Maintain organized files and track deadlines to ensure timely filings and compliance
• Support attorneys with trust and estate administration, distributions, and account reconciliations
• Assist with preparation and review of estate planning documents
• Coordinate and collaborate with other paralegals and support staff across firm offices to promote consistency and efficiency in workflow and client service

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Connecticut estate administration required
• Strong knowledge of Connecticut probate procedures and court filing requirements
• Experience interacting directly with clients in estate administration matters
• Proficiency with Excel and tax preparation software (such as Prosystems, GEMS, or similar)
• Familiarity with fiduciary accounting principles and estate tax compliance requirements
• Strong tax research skills and the ability to interpret and apply relevant statutes, regulations, and IRS guidance
• Familiarity with tax research software (such as CheckPoint, Bloomberg BNA Portfolios, or similar)
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional, team-oriented environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information clearly and empathetically to clients

Benefits

Carmody offers a collaborative environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion, and teamwork. Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, 401K plan, paid parenting leave, and significant PTO, including sick time, personal time, and vacation time.

Interested Applicants

To apply, please submit a current resume to [email protected]

Job Description

Carmody is seeking a Human Resources Administrator to join the firm, to be based in its New Haven, Stamford, or Waterbury office. This position supports multiple human resources functions, including benefits administration, payroll processing, employee performance evaluations, onboarding, compliance and HRIS management. The HR Administrator works with insurance brokers and fiduciary advisors, and handles confidential data.

Skill Requirements

• Administer employee benefit programs including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans through onboarding, open enrollment and processing qualifying life events
• Coordinate annual employee education sessions with insurance brokers and fiduciary advisors
• Provide end-user support and training for the HRIS software, including onboarding, troubleshooting, and developing and maintaining system documentation, workflows and user guides
• Ensure compliance and data accuracy through regular audits, while maintaining data governance standards and the confidentiality of employee information
• Act as the point-of-contact for HRIS software vendors, insurance brokers, and fiduciary advisors
• Ability to create and analyze HR reports
• Ability to communicate professionally and work collaboratively with colleagues, including in large group sessions
• Mastery of all Microsoft applications
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Occasional travel to all offices is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or three years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least 2 years of experience with customer service or in an office setting
• Experience working in the professional service industry

Job Type

Full-time

Salary

$27.00 – $33.00 per hour

Benefits

Carmody offers a collaborative environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion, and teamwork. Benefits include:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Interested Applicants

To apply, please submit a current resume to [email protected]