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Shipman & Goodwin LLP · 17 hours ago

Legal Practice Assistant (LPA)

Stamford, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Shipman & Goodwin LLP is a law firm committed to helping clients achieve their goals through experienced legal support. They are seeking a Legal Practice Assistant to support busy attorneys with document production, client contact, scheduling, and court e-filing.

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Responsibilities

Complex document production, using the advanced features of MS Word

Extensive client contact, scheduling, calendar, and meeting management

State and federal court e-filing

Expense tracking and reconciliation

Time entry and client billing

Assisting in all stages of real estate transactions from pre- to post-closing duties including mailings, closing binders and transfer agreements

Qualification

Real estate experienceDocument productionE-filing proceduresMS Word advanced featuresIManageSimplyAgreeOral communicationWritten communicationOrganizational skillsTime managementAttention to detail

Required

Minimum of 3 years of real estate experience within a law firm with demonstrated knowledge of complex issues within real estate practice area

Solid oral and written communication skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Highly motivated to learn

Ability to work well under pressure

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Proactive in prioritizing work

Knowledge of state and federal court rules and procedures

Experience with electronic filing in state and federal court

Strong document production skills

Ability to utilize advanced features of Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint

Complex document production using the advanced features of MS Word

Extensive client contact, scheduling, calendar, and meeting management

Expense tracking and reconciliation

Time entry and client billing

Experience assisting in all stages of real estate transactions from pre- to post-closing duties including, but not limited to, mailings, closing binders and transfer agreements

Preferred

Experience with iManage and/or SimplyAgree

Benefits

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Company

Shipman & Goodwin LLP

Shipman’s value lies in our commitment -- to our clients, to the profession and to the community.

Founded in 1919

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

201-500 employees

http://www.shipmangoodwin.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Aaron Levy

Partner

Alfredo G. Fernández

Partner

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