Office Administrative Assistant

Location: Hartford CT (100% in the office)Are you a dynamic self-starter Do you have legal experience Are you excited about the opportunity to join an innovative growing law firm that has been successful for more than 165 years Harris Beach Murtha is in search of an Office Administrative Assistant to join our Hartford CT office. You will thrive in this role if you have:1-3 years of Administrative/Office experienceTeam player attitude with ability to be proactive and focus on problem solvingA sense of accountability for working independently and proactivelyExceptional oral and written communication including excellent spelling grammar punctuation form and styleExcellent multitasking and time management abilities Proficiency with MS Office scanning and profiling of legal documentsSuperior client service and listening skills for anticipating needs of clients and attorneysThe Office Administrative Assistant is responsible for hospitality and event planning administrative assistance and coverage workflow overflow document preparation scanning/profile word processing and more in a fast-paced law firm environment. Do you have theDRIVEandDESIREto:Serve as the first point of contact for clients and maintain a professional reception areaManage phone calls messages and incoming/outgoing mail (including FedEx UPS certified mail)Coordinate parking operations in the Connecticut and Massachusetts hospitality and logistics for internal and client-facing meetings and eventsMaintain office and kitchen supplies; ensure copy centers and conference rooms are organizedSupport Trusts & Estates and Immigration legal team with overflow tasks such as scanning word processing document production time entry expense reports and database managementAssist with onboarding logistics (building badges parking registration) and facility coordinationCreate and edit Word documents Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint physical and electronic filing using case management systemsProvide remote assistance to other offices and departments as neededSupport IT with local computer and network connectionsParticipate in special projects and office events throughout the yearHarris Beach Murtha recognizes everyone has a right to be included. You will be successful in your career at the firm if you:Exhibit the ability to effectively multi-task meet deadlines and provide solutions in a fast-paced office setting Believe in the firms core values: integrity respect accountability ingenuity teamwork and inclusion and diversityEnjoy working with diverse personalities within various levels of the firmAre comfortable working in the office every daySalary information will vary depending upon relevant experience for the position geographic locations and weekly hours schedule. The anticipated weekly schedule for the Office Administrative Assistant in Hartford is 35 hours per Beach Murtha is not accepting candidate submissions from recruiting agencies for this position during the first two weeks after posting. Following this period agencies with an active fee agreement with the firm may reach out to our internal recruitment team at to inquire about potential collaboration for this Beach Murtha is committed to an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from diverse candidates with varied background and skills including military experience. Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.#LI-Onsite