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]