As one of Connecticut’s leading law firms for more than 100 years, we have built our reputation on a commitment to excellence, highly personalized, cost-effective client service and outstanding results. Our commitment to client service is recognized not only by clients, but also by some of the world’s leading legal directories and research organizations including Chambers USA, U.S. News – Best Lawyers® and BTI Consulting’s Client Service A-Team Report. In addition, Carmody is recognized by the Hearst Connecticut Media Group as a 2024 Top Workplace.

Carmody’s professional staff members contribute essential support and services throughout the firm. We have an experienced team of paralegals and legal assistants that deliver on our commitment to client service every day. The firm’s administrative and business team comprises Business Development and Marketing, Finance and Accounting, Human Resources, and Information Technology.

We welcome staff members who are motivated to work as part of a team and are committed to delivering exemplary service.

Carmody recognizes that our differences make us a stronger team. We nurture a collegial and inclusive culture valuing all who contribute to the success of the firm. Visit our Inclusion page for more on our diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

We also support our team of professional staff through a robust compensation and benefits package, including extensive vacation, sick and personal leave, paid parental leave, long-term and short-term disability benefits, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, and a profit-sharing plan with employer contribution. 

Current Openings

Legal Assistant – New Haven (non-remote)

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]

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Guidelines for search firms, employment agencies and recruiters:  Please do not submit any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles. Carmody only accepts candidate submissions from search firms with which it has a current signed fee agreement and will not pay placement fees without such an agreement.

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