Matthew Dallas Gordon LLC, West Hartford, CT
Deadline
January 1, 2010
Description
LEGAL INTERN – Position Description
Matthew Dallas Gordon LLC
836 Farmington Avenue, Ste 221A
West Hartford, CT 06119
860-523-0471
Assist three attorneys in litigation law firm by performing the following:
(areas of practice: employment, municipal, personal injury, insurance defense, and general litigation)
Westlaw research as needed;
Use Casemap and Timemap software to produce case charts and timelines of events;
Prepare correspondence, motions and pleadings using correct court formatting; learn firm electronic document file system; organize and maintain file materials on cases assigned;
Telephone calls and emails to Courts, other attorneys, clients as necessary regarding files assigned;
Make entries in firm electronic calendar system as needed;
Receive assignments from Office Manager/Workflow Coordinator to complete legal work as necessary; advise Office Manager of any pending work when Intern is scheduled to be out of the office;
Send advance email notification to Managing Partner and Office Manager regarding changes in scheduling of hours and time off.
Prerequisites:
Strong work ethic and self-motivated. Team player.
Commitment to excellence.
Strong command of legal research tools.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
Interest in small firm practice.
Contact Attorney Gordon directly if interested in this position.

