Legal Practice Assistant

Shipman’s value lies in our commitment -- to our clients, to the profession and to the community. We have one goal: to help our clients achieve their goals. How we accomplish it is simple: we devote our considerable experience and depth of knowledge to understand each client’s unique needs, business and industry, and then we develop solutions to meet those needs.

With more than 150 attorneys in offices throughout Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts, we serve the needs of local, regional, national and international clients. Our clients include public and private companies, institutions, government entities, non-profit organizations and individuals.

Shipman & Goodwin LLP is looking for a highly experienced Legal Practice Assistant to support a group of busy attorneys in our Stamford office location. The successful candidate will be responsible for 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.

Candidate will have experience in drafting, proofreading, and formatting legal documents and correspondence, as well as organizing and filing case files, court documents, and confidential records

The ideal candidate must thrive in an environment that is client-focused, fast-paced and deadline driven. In addition, the successful 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 required. Strong document production skills and the ability to utilize advanced features of Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint, is required.

Education & Prior Experience

• Minimum of 5 years experience within a law firm setting with demonstrated knowledge of complex legal matters

Technology

• Experience with iManage and/or Simply Agree is a plus.