Healthcare Legal Practice Assistant; LPA

Healthcare Legal Practice Assistant (LPA)

Shipman & Goodwin LLP has an opening for a Legal Practice Assistant to provide support to a group of very busy attorneys in our Healthcare practice group
. This position is resident in our Hartford office. We are seeking an experienced and organized individual who can juggle multiple tasks simultaneously and work independently.

The successful candidate will have responsibility for extensive client contact and scheduling, calendar and meeting management, document production, OHS filings, expense tracking and reconciliation, time entry and client billing. The ideal candidate must thrive in an environment that is client-focused, fast-paced and deadline driven. In addition, the ideal candidate must possess solid oral and written communication skills, excellent organizational and time management skills in addition to being highly motivated to learn.

The ability to work well under pressure, strong attention to detail and accuracy as well as being proactive in prioritizing work is necessary. Knowledge of state and federal court rules and procedures as well as experience with electronic filing in state and federal court is preferred.

Strong word processing skills and the ability to utilize advanced features of Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint, is required. Experience working with CMS, iTimekeep, and iManage a plus.

Job Type: Full-time