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Wilson Elser · 1 day ago

Legal Staff Assistant (Temporary)

Stamford, CT

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$55K/yr - $75K/yr

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. They are seeking a Legal Staff Assistant to provide administrative support in their Stamford Office, with responsibilities including answering calls, greeting visitors, and managing court filings.

ConsultingFinancial ServicesLegal

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Answer telephone and direct calls

Greet office visitors

Maintain a neat and professional reception area

Prepare conference rooms for meetings

Receive and sort mail deliveries

E-file court filings in State and Federal courts, in this and other jurisdictions

Navigate on the Court websites and Docketing (MILANA)

Schedule conferences, depositions, motion hearings and meetings and maintain attorney calendars

Open new matters / process matters for closing

Create Dropbox

Provide general secretarial, administrative, and clerical support as needed

Copy, scan and print requests

Qualification

Experience in law firmMicrosoft Office SuiteKofax PDFOrganizational skillsTyping skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Experience in a law firm setting

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Kofax PDF or similar program

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Excellent typing skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong attention to detail and proofreading skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Must be able to lift legal size boxes of 10 - 20 pounds

Benefits

Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan

Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement

Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits

Company

Wilson Elser

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Wilson Elser is the preeminent defense litigation firm in the United States.

Founded in 1978

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.wilsonelser.com

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