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Legal Assistant

Suisman Shapiro, the largest law firm in eastern Connecticut, is seeking experienced administrative support for challenging, fast-paced municipal, employment and litigation practices. Responsibilities include, for example, word processing, filing of pleadings with courts and administrative bodies, scheduling, professional and effective phone and email communications, preparing files and filing, maintaining calendars, and occasional dictation. Candidates must possess excellent organizational, strategic planning, writing & verbal communication skills, be able to maintain collegiality and a collaborative spirit within the office, and be adept at technology (Microsoft Office including Word and Excel, database management and internet savviness). The successful candidates will be detail oriented, creative thinkers with the ability to anticipate needs and explore alternative avenues to reaching solutions. Prior legal experience is required, preferably in municipal, litigation and/or employment law practice areas. Excellent compensation and benefits commensurate with experience. Please email a letter of interest with resume and references to Laurie McBride at [email protected].