Legal Assistant

Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder

Bridgeport, CT

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$55,000–$65,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Administrative Skills, Adobe Acrobat, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Billing, Case Management, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Family Law, Fiduciary, File Management, Legal, Legal Research, Litigation, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Organizational Skills, Paralegal, Private Client Services, Research Skills, Social Media, Team Player, Technical Support, Telephone Skills, Time Management, Travel Planning
LOCATION
Bridgeport, CT
POSTED
1 day ago

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/yrAdditional compensation types Annual BonusAbout 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 levelEmployment type Employment type Full-timeJob function Job function LegalIndustries Law PracticeReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder by 2xGet notified about new Legal Assistant jobs in Bridgeport, CT .Milford, CT $50,000.00-$60,000.00 2 months agoOld Greenwich, CT $80,000.00-$100,000.00 21 hours agoTrumbull, CT $60,000.00-$75,000.00 2 weeks agoLegal Practice Coordinator – Private Client Services Stamford, CT $110,000.00-$140,000.00 1 week agoHuntington, NY $65,000.00-$80,000.00 3 days agoBridgeport, CT $80,000.00-$105,000.00 1 day agoBridgeport, CT $60,000.00-$80,000.00 3 weeks agoHuntington, NY $60,000.00-$80,000.00 3 days agoLitigation Paralegal (Commercial Lit Focus) Bridgeport, CT $80,000.00-$105,000.00 5 hours agoStamford, CT $70,000.00-$90,000.00 3 weeks agoStamford, CT $90,000.00-$130,000.00 5 hours agoTrust and Estates Paralegal/Fiduciary Accountant Paralegal (Matrimonial / Family Law Exp) Norwalk, CT $85,000.00-$110,000.00 3 days agoPractice 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 agoTrusts and Estates Administration Paralegal Huntington, NY $55,000.00-$75,000.00 3 days agoWe're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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