Murtha Cullina LLP is hiring: Office Administrative Assistant in New Haven

Overview

Harris Beach Murtha is seeking an Office Administrative Assistant for its New Haven office. The role requires a proactive, client‑focused individual with 1‑3 years of administrative experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for clients and maintain a professional reception area
• Manage phone calls, messages, and incoming/outgoing mail (including FedEx, UPS, certified mail)
• Coordinate hospitality and logistics for internal and client‑facing meetings and events
• Maintain office and kitchen supplies; ensure copy centers and conference rooms are organized
• Support administrative team with overflow tasks such as word processing, document production, time entry, expense reports, and database management
• Assist with onboarding logistics (building badges, parking registration) and facility coordination
• Create and edit Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations
• Perform physical and electronic filing using case management systems
• Provide remote assistance to other offices and departments as needed
• Support IT with local computer and network connections
• Participate in special projects and office events throughout the year

Qualifications

• 1‑3 years of Administrative/Office experience
• Team player attitude with ability to be proactive and focus on problem solving
• A sense of accountability for working independently and proactively
• Exceptional oral and written communication, including excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation, form, and style
• Excellent multitasking and time management abilities
• Proficiency with MS Office, scanning, and profiling of legal documents
• Superior client service and listening skills for anticipating needs of clients and attorneys

Schedule & Compensation

The Office Administrative Assistant works 35 hours per week in New Haven. Salary will vary based on relevant experience.

Application Policy

Harris Beach Murtha is not accepting candidate submissions from recruiting agencies for the first two weeks after posting. Following this period, agencies may inquire about collaboration.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Harris Beach Murtha is a committed inclusive environment. Harris Beach Murtha is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Harris Beach Murtha

Harris Beach Murtha was formed in 2025 by the combination of Harris Beach PLLC and Murtha Cullina LLP, with over 250 years of combined history. The firm’s practice areas span appellate law, business litigation, commercial real estate, construction, corporate, environmental, energy, financial institutions, financial restructuring, government compliance, investigations, health care, immigration, intellectual property, labor and employment, mass torts, medical and life sciences, political law, product liability, public finance, tax, and trusts and estates. Harris Beach Murtha operates offices throughout Connecticut and New York.