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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills while managing sensitive legal information with confidentiality and discretion. Proficient in drafting legal documents and correspondence, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and task completion.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Strong English Communication SkillsPracticePantherMicrosoft Office 365Excellent Organizational SkillsConfidentiality and Information Security Awareness
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Hard Skills
Drafting Legal DocumentsCase ManagementBilling AssistanceDeadline ManagementData Protection
Soft Skills
Empathy and PatienceStrong JudgmentProactive MindsetAdaptabilityIndependent Decision Making
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OutlookAdobe Acrobat ProMicrosoft ExcelWildX
Industry Keywords
Civil LitigationEducation LawEmployment LawHuman RightsPersonal InjuryCrime Victim Matters
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Follow established firm procedures, training materials, and the firm's internal playbook
- Schedule hearings for motions
- Draft professional letters and legal correspondence
- Track important deadlines and ensure timely completion of assigned tasks
- Handle sensitive client and case information with confidentiality and discretion
- Support trauma-informed legal assistance for clients navigating sensitive circumstances
- Follow security protocols and prevent information security risks
- Help fine tune and expand the firm's training playbook
- Communicate task status, priorities, availability, and challenges
- Identify potential issues and resolve them independently when appropriate
- Maintain responsiveness and availability during scheduled working hours
- Obtain records and follow up on outstanding records requests
- Monitor Connecticut judicial websites
- Draft and file motions and other legal documents
- Remind and hold the attorney accountable for deadlines, appointments, and commitments
- Maintain organized case information and documentation
- Assist with light billing and administrative responsibilities
- Support day-to-day case management and administrative needs
- Maintain and manage calendars
Requirements
What you’ll need- Working hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST
- Time zone: Eastern Standard Time
- Strong English communication skills and a clear, easy to understand accent are required
- Must be comfortable handling highly sensitive, confidential, and potentially explicit legal information
- Strong awareness of confidentiality, information security, and data protection
- Must be highly reliable and responsive during working hours
- Must demonstrate strong judgment when handling confidential information and communications
- PracticePanther
- WildX
- Microsoft Office 365
- Microsoft Outlook
- Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Microsoft Excel
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong understanding of deadlines and prioritization
- Trustworthy and discreet when handling confidential information
- Empathetic and patient when communicating with individuals in sensitive situations
- Trauma informed and respectful approach to client interactions
- Strong problem solving and independent decision making abilities
- Proactive mindset with the ability to identify issues before they become problems
- Strong follow through and ability to ensure tasks are completed
- Comfortable keeping an attorney organized and accountable
- Tech savvy and attentive to information security practices
- Adaptable and willing to learn new processes and systems
- Strong ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Good with numbers and comfortable assisting with billing related tasks
- Ability to work collaboratively while also functioning independently
- Strong commitment to confidentiality and professional ethics
- Experience working in a law firm is preferred
- Experience with civil litigation, education law, employment law, human rights, personal injury, or crime victim matters is beneficial
- Spanish is a plus, but not mandatory
- Additional security measures such as a virtual machine may be required
Benefits
Comp & perks- Remote work opportunity
- Great Place to Work Certification environment
- Some flexibility in working hours may be available
- Recruiter guidance through the application process