Overview
Staff Attorney 2 Jobs in Hartford, CT at State of Connecticut – Office of the Healthcare Advocate
Here, we believe there’s not one path to success, we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, there’s a place for you at Sherwin-Williams. We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. Sherwin-Williams values the unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans. We’ll give you the space to share your strengths and we want you show us what you can do. You can innovate, grow and discover in a place where you can thrive and Let Your Colors Show!
At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.
Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each position, which will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of non-discriminatory factors considered in making compensation decisions including geographic location; skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.
Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.
As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.
Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
(1) Coordination and Use of Thomson Reuters Legal Tracker (Formerly Serengeti Tracker), the Company’s Legal Matter Management, e-Billing, and Legal Analytics System:
Gather, enter, and maintain matter information.
Manage and update invoice approval routes, ensuring that invoices are paid in a timely manner, and monitoring invoice delivery accounts payable department.
Serve as the primary point of contact for all support requests from all Company users.
Act as chief point of contact for other Company stakeholders.
Update matter templates.
Create reports.
Train new staff as part of the onboarding process so that data is properly entered and maintained.
Provide updates regarding how new features or functionality can benefit the Legal Department.
Provide law firm and legal vendor support.
(2) Coordination of Attorneys’ Work Flow:
Act as a “traffic coordinator” by managing intake of new projects and legal matters.
Communicate with Team Members, other members of the Legal Department, other Company employees, and outside law firms and vendors to take instructions, obtain information, and prepare reports.
Perform calendar management on a daily basis by scheduling appointments and meetings.
Ensure Team Members’ schedules are not over-booked.
Keep Team Members on time to meetings if applicable.
Ensure Team Members have all the necessary information/material to take to meetings, as necessary.
Receive, screen, prioritize, and channel communications.
Responsible for answering Team Members’ phones in a timely fashion, as necessary.
Independently respond on behalf of Team Members when appropriate.
Prepare for Company meetings by making sure conference room has appropriate equipment.
Attend meetings and take notes as requested by Team Members.
Manage relationships with Team Members and other members of the Legal Department, other Company employees, and outside law firms and vendors.
Remind Team Members of deadlines and tasks.
Assist with departmental projects.
Additional office duties as assigned.
(3) Preparation of Legal Documents and Correspondence:
Organize legal files and documents.
File any new information/material from meetings.
Prepare letters, memos, minutes, planning and scheduling of meetings and distribution of related materials.
Coordinate departmental staff meetings and cross-functional project meetings.
Prepare meeting materials such as PowerPoint presentations, meeting binders, agendas, minutes, communicating essential information to participants, etc.
(4) Management of Department and Administrative Matters:
Coordinate Team Members’ travel arrangements.
Represent Team Members in meetings as requested.
Review, summarize and analyze records; compile information and recommend actions, if applicable.
Prepare expense reports and reconcile corporate credit card expenses.
Route calls/emails to appropriate person.
Process necessary Company forms.
Order and maintain Team Members’ office supplies.
“Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.”
FORMAL EDUCATION:
Required:
High School Diploma or GED
Preferred:
Additional college or advanced training from an accredited institution
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
Required:
5+ years of legal secretarial experience; OR
Preferred:
7+ years of secretarial experience for non-legal profession (accountant, corporate executive, human resources, etc)
Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Experience supporting a busy, high impact litigation practice
Experience supporting complex civil litigation including insurance coverage, toxic torts and class action defense
Experience preparing and organizing exhibits for depositions and trials.
TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Required:
Exposure to administrative management systems such as billing system, travel system, expense reporting system
Windows, MS Word, WordPerfect, Power Point, Outlook, and Excel
Dictation transcription
Preferred:
Experience with Summation software
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: (TIME SPENT AWAY FROM HOME OR OTHER TYPICAL OFFICE LOCATION)
0-5%
Title: Staff Attorney 2
Company: State of Connecticut – Office of the Healthcare Advocate
Location: Hartford, CT
