Litigation Legal Assistant – Stamford (non-remote)
Carmody is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join the firm’s award-winning Litigation practice based in its Stamford office. This position supports the delivery of quality client services by providing administrative support to attorneys working on litigation matters in Connecticut’s state and federal courts, and on some out-of-state and multi-state litigation matters.
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.
Skill Requirements:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- The ability to efficiently manage multiple assignments, calendars and scheduling
- Excellent organizational and follow up skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Mastery of all Microsoft Office applications
- Experience filing in Connecticut’s State and Federal Courts, including Appellate filing experience
- Ability to support multiple attorneys 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
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least 5 years’ legal administrative assistant experience in a litigation department
- Working knowledge of LMS+ timekeeping software
- Working knowledge of Worldox or other document management system
To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume to recruit@carmodylaw.com