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Shipman & Goodwin LLP · 1 day ago

Healthcare Legal Practice Assistant/Paralegal

Hartford, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Shipman & Goodwin LLP is a law firm committed to helping clients achieve their goals through comprehensive legal support. They are seeking a Legal Practice Assistant/Paralegal to provide administrative and paralegal support to attorneys within the Healthcare Legal Practice Group, focusing on legal billing, client intake, document preparation, and file management.

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Responsibilities

Perform heavy legal billing functions, including:

Reviewing, editing, and submitting attorney time entries

Preparing and processing client invoices

Ensuring compliance with client billing guidelines and e-billing systems

Monitoring billing deadlines, write-offs, and adjustments

Coordinate with attorneys and accounting staff to resolve billing issues and discrepancies

Open and maintain new client and matter files in the firm’s practice management system

Conduct conflict checks and ensure engagement letters are prepared and executed

Maintain accurate matter data, including billing arrangements and client requirements

Prepare, revise, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and templates, including healthcare-specific agreements, policies, and regulatory filings

Manage document versions and maintain organized electronic and physical files

Assist with document production, filing, and service in accordance with court and agency requirements

Assist attorneys with legal research, regulatory filings, and case support as appropriate

Maintain and update templates, forms, and precedents used by the Healthcare Practice Group

Track deadlines and assist with calendar management

Maintain and update client, referral, and contact databases

Ensure accuracy of attorney contact lists, healthcare entity information, and key stakeholders

Coordinate correspondence, meetings, and communications with clients, courts, and agencies

Handle confidential and sensitive healthcare and compliance-related information with discretion

Support practice group initiatives and special projects as assigned

Qualification

Legal billingE-billing systemsHealthcare lawDocument management systemsMicrosoft OfficeParalegal certificateAttention to detailOrganizational skillsWritten communicationVerbal communication