Legal Administrative Assistant/Paralegal (National Law Firm)

Position: Legal Administrative Assistant/Paralegal

Location: Stamford, CTComp Package: Base

salary up to $70K, Paid Overtime, Bonus, Full

Benefits, 401K+, etc.

Responsibilities for Legal Administrative Assistant/Paralegal :Provide gate keeping, administrative and document support to attorneysAssist attorneys with overseeing and facilitating the day-to-day activitiesType and edit legal documents, proofread for content and typographical errorsHandle administrative

duties such as travel arrangements, calendaring deadlines, meeting coordination, and client servicesResponsible for expense reports and time entryAnswer attorneys private telephone line, take messages or providing information as appropriateOpen and close files as necessary, promptly handling the filing of legal or other administrative materialsAssist with additional ad hoc projects as needed

Qualifications for Legal Administrative Assistant/Paralegal:Bachelor’s Degree preferred5+ years of legal secretary/paralegal

experience in a law firmAbility to prioritize and coordinate work, maintain confidentiality, and think critically and analytically under pressureExcellent written, oral, and interpersonal

skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)Ability to work productively and cooperatively with all levels of staff