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Robert Half Legal Permanent Placement is seeking a Legal Assistant for a prestigious law firm in Hartford in the Trusts & Estates department. Candidates will be full-time in the office, enjoy exceptional benefits, pay and flexible hours. Must be open to joining a dynamic team and "stepping up" when necessary to get the job done. OT is available.

Key Responsibilities:
Provide high-level administrative support and assistance to the department's chair.
Build and nurture client relationships through in-person interactions and phone communications.
Manage schedules, calendar appointments, and contact information for attorneys.
Support attorneys in preparing for meetings by organizing client files, arranging documentation, and providing relevant information.
Track essential dates and timelines, ensuring deadlines are consistently met and priorities remain aligned.
Assist with drafting key estate planning documents such as wills, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and trust agreements for attorney review.
Open, close, organize, and maintain client files with a focus on estate planning matters.

Skills and Qualifications:
Education: Open to recent college graduates with strong organizational abilities.
Experience: Minimum 3–5 years as a Legal Secretary or Executive Assistant; estate planning experience is not required but preferred.
Self-starter who can function independently and collaboratively.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, capable of addressing client inquiries promptly and professionally.
Exceptional time management skills, ensuring deadlines are met without compromise.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
Must exhibit the ability to function in a team-oriented environment while supporting a primary partner as their "right-hand person."

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3 results for Legal Assistant in Hartford, CT

Legal Assistant Robert Half Legal Permanent Placement is seeking a Legal Assistant for a prestigious law firm in Hartford in the Trusts & Estates department. Candidates will be full-time in the office, enjoy exceptional benefits, pay and flexible hours. Must be open to joining a dynamic team and "stepping up" when necessary to get the job done. OT is available. <ul><li>Key Responsibilities:</li><li>Provide high-level administrative support and assistance to the department's chair.</li><li>Build and nurture client relationships through in-person interactions and phone communications.</li><li>Manage schedules, calendar appointments, and contact information for attorneys.</li><li>Support attorneys in preparing for meetings by organizing client files, arranging documentation, and providing relevant information.</li><li>Track essential dates and timelines, ensuring deadlines are consistently met and priorities remain aligned.</li><li>Assist with drafting key estate planning documents such as wills, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and trust agreements for attorney review.</li><li>Open, close, organize, and maintain client files with a focus on estate planning matters.</li></ul>

Paralegal Robert Half Legal Permanent Placement is currently seeking a Full-Time Litigation Paralegal （35-40 hours per week) to join our clients' dynamic team in Hartford, CT. The ideal candidate will possess self-initiative, be proactive, have strong communication skills, and demonstrate proficiency in computer applications. Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be responsible for handling various tasks to support our litigation practice, which include but are not limited to:<ul><li>Drafting correspondence and legal documents.</li><li>Handling professional malpractice tasks.</li><li>Managing discovery processes and timelines.</li><li>Creating and maintaining organized case files, including implementing forwarding diaries for deadlines.</li><li>Assisting with the preparation of pleadings and discovery responses.</li><li>Obtaining medical records and other relevant documentation during discovery.</li><li>Organizing and electronically filing legal pleadings and documents.</li><li>Supporting trial, mediation, and discovery processes.</li><li>Interacting with current and potential clients professionally and effectively.</li><li>Demonstrating strong organizational skills to manage case documentation and file indexing.</li><li>Utilizing analytical and interpersonal skills to contribute to case preparation.</li></ul>

Legal Secretary We are seeking a Paralegal for our operations. In this role, you will be instrumental in conducting legal research, maintaining attorney calendars, and assisting in drafting court documents. As a Legal Secretary, you will also be tasked with managing cases and answering routine correspondence and telephone inquiries. Responsibilities: • Conducting comprehensive and accurate legal research• Assisting in the drafting and preparation of court documents, including pleadings and briefs• Scheduling and maintaining attorneys' calendars, ensuring they are notified of deadlines in a timely manner• Monitoring and tracking progress of cases • Responding to routine correspondence and telephone inquiries in a detail oriented and timely manner• Preparing trial binders, exhibits, and medical binders for court proceedings• Writing and drafting legal documents, ensuring they adhere to court procedures and forms• Working independently with minimal oversight, showing initiative and managing multiple projects with competing priorities• Communicating clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing• Utilizing excellent computer skills, including Excel and PowerPoint, and working with database and spreadsheet applications to improve job performance and efficiency.