Legal Assistant

Saxe Doernberger & Vita, a national insurance coverage law firm with offices in Trumbull, Connecticut, is seeking a Legal Assistant with 2+ years of experience.

We are among the elite law firms in the country solely representing policyholders in insurance coverage disputes. We advise our clients on all manner of insurance coverage issues including policy placements, renewals, drafting policy language, contractual risk transfer and claims. We also litigate coverage disputes between our clients and insurance carriers.

General Overview:

We are currently seeking a Legal Assistant in our Trumbull, CT office to provide support to its attorneys and paralegals. The successful candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize conflicting needs, handle matters proactively and expeditiously, and follow through on projects to successful completion, often under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Answer phones and greet visitors
• Handling incoming and outgoing mail/packages
• Ordering office supplies
• Assist attorneys and paralegals with non-billable legal work
• Opening new matters
• Formatting documents
• Saving documents and emails
• Provide administrative support to attorneys
• Expense reports
• Travel arrangements
• Calendar maintenance

Qualifications:

• 2 years of administrative experience in a professional environment
• The ability to work independently as well as in a team setting
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to independently prioritize workload
• Ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining strict attention to detail
• Must possess strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, as well as oral and written communication skills.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and a collegial working environment. Qualified candidates should forward resume and cover letter, including salary requirements.