Job Description
Litigation Legal Secretary
Support 4 litigation focused attorneys at a mid-sized firm. Annual raises, 25 days of PTO, and excellent benefits.
This law firm has been around for over 100 years and incredibly stable and has great collaboration across teams. This role is based in Stamford and is in office Mon-Fri.
Job Description
- Prepare, edit, and format legal documents, correspondence, and reports with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Manage attorney calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings and court appearances.
- File legal documents electronically and maintain organized case files.
- Handle communication with clients, court personnel, and other external stakeholders professionally and promptly.
- Track deadlines and ensure timely submission of legal filings and other required documents.
- Assist with billing processes, including drafting invoices and tracking client accounts.
- Perform general administrative duties such as answering calls, handling mail, and ordering office supplies.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
- 3+ years of legal support experience, ideally supporting litigation attorneys.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with office software, including Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management systems.
- Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in all work.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
What's on Offer
- Competitive annual salary ranging from $65,000 to $80,000 based on experience.
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and 401k with a match.
- 25 days of PTO to start, then 30 after first year of service.
- Annual raises, bonus eligibility, and overtime eligibility.
- 35 hour work week.
Interested in growing your legal support career with a long-standing firm in CT? Apply today.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Stamford, CT |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $65,000–$80,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
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