Legal Assistant

Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder provided pay range This range is provided by Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $55,000.00/yr - $65,000.00/yr Additional compensation types Annual Bonus About Us: Our law firm represents people and families who have been hurt by powerful institutions in personal injury and medical negligence cases. We are looking for a professional, optimistic team player who does not believe any job is too big or too small, is not afraid to learn, and cares deeply about our clients. Job Purpose: To provide administrative and technical support to attorney and team at all stages of litigation, including investigation, filings, records requests, discovery, and deposition and trial prep. Job Description: · Correspondence: Manages incoming calls, emails, and mail, including expenses and invoices. · Calendar: Records relevant dates; anticipates and calculates deadlines; schedules case events, including depositions; plans basic travel attorneys, clients, and witnesses. · Court Filings: Drafts routine motions and forms; gathers evidence and prepares exhibits; verifies citations and proofreads; finalizes and files documents. · Depositions and Trial: Drafts subpoenas; coordinates with all necessary personnel; prepares exhibits; oversees necessary equipment and technology; etc. · Discovery and File Management: Utilizes cloud-based and physical filing systems effectively;requests records; documents and maintains all evidence. · Research: Conducts research on theInternet, social media, virtual databases, local/state/federal rules of procedure, Connecticut Practice Book, etc. · Medical Records: Coordinates with the paralegal to request medical records on existing open files. · Teamwork : Follows up on delegated tasks and assignments; refers matters to attorney or paralegal as necessary; supports and collaborates with colleagues in the firm as needed. Highly Encouraged Qualifications: ·1-3 years of relevant law firm experience ·Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams); Adobe Acrobat; Zoom ·Strong technical, organizational, research, and communication skills ·Experience with and/or willingness to learn and use case management software (Filevine) and legal research tools (Westlaw, etc.) Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Legal Industries Law Practice Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder by 2x Get notified about new Legal Assistant jobs in Bridgeport, CT . Milford, CT $50,000.00-$60,000.00 2 months ago Old Greenwich, CT $80,000.00-$100,000.00 21 hours ago Trumbull, CT $60,000.00-$75,000.00 2 weeks ago Legal Practice Coordinator – Private Client Services Stamford, CT $110,000.00-$140,000.00 1 week ago Huntington, NY $65,000.00-$80,000.00 3 days ago Bridgeport, CT $80,000.00-$105,000.00 1 day ago Bridgeport, CT $60,000.00-$80,000.00 3 weeks ago Huntington, NY $60,000.00-$80,000.00 3 days ago Litigation Paralegal (Commercial Lit Focus) Bridgeport, CT $80,000.00-$105,000.00 5 hours ago Stamford, CT $70,000.00-$90,000.00 3 weeks ago Stamford, CT $90,000.00-$130,000.00 5 hours ago Trust and Estates Paralegal/Fiduciary Accountant Paralegal (Matrimonial / Family Law Exp) Norwalk, CT $85,000.00-$110,000.00 3 days ago Practice Assistant - Secretary for Corporate Practice (Hybrid) Experienced Paralegal – Litigation / Casualty Defense – New Haven, CT/New York, NY New Haven, CT $45,000.00-$80,000.00 3 months ago Trusts and Estates Administration Paralegal Huntington, NY $55,000.00-$75,000.00 3 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr