Litigation Paralegal

Job Summary

Job entails managing all administrative tasks of legal cases. These tasks generally include editing and preparing correspondence and legal documents, maintaining electronic files, arranging depositions, correspondence, heavy calendaring, e‑filing in state and federal court. Electronic communications with clients via proprietary websites are used to provide case status updates and seek fee approval. The role works with multiple paralegals and attorneys in a team environment.

This position is full‑time on site at the Hartford, CT office, with the potential for a hybrid schedule under certain conditions.

• Prepare and format memoranda, correspondence, and other legal credentials. Independently draft standard routine pleadings, correspondence, and other documents.
• Read and electronically profile e‑mails.
• File pleadings electronically with courts.
• Status and step updates in firm and/or client systems.
• Fee approval requests in client systems and billing time entries in firm system.
• Maintain superior public relations with business associates and clients.
• Schedule appointments, meetings, depositions, and other meetings for attorneys.
• Assist in scheduling of seminars, industry dinners or luncheons, and other functions as requested.
• Work closely with other staff members in a team‑familiarized manner.
• Work closely with paralegals and lawyers for maintaining structured and comprehensive file indexes and case files.
• Proofread legal documents as required, and attach exhibits as properly redacted.
• Provide support to the Legal Team in a high‑volume, time‑sensitive atmosphere.
• Provide client status updates; follow‑up on outstanding documents and/or services; coordinate with title contacts to complete outstanding tasks such as recordings; missing documents.
• Draft and generate pleadings such as Complaints;
  Motions;
  Notice of Hearings;
  Affidavits;
  Defaults; and more.
• Assist with portfolio/inventory management.
• Manage and organize production of documents; identify privileged documents.
• Generate reports and follow‑up on identified outstanding tasks.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed.

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent; secondary education or some college a plus.
• Minimum 3‑5 years litigation paralegal experience or general knowledge of litigation/bankruptcy proceedings.
• Certified paralegal a plus.
• Knowledge of real estate and/or creditors’ rights a plus.

• Positive attitude and team player.
• Provide legal support to attorneys and team.
• Manage a portfolio of files for clients.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate with clerks or judges in various courts, defense attorneys.
• Excellent customer service (internally and externally).
• Self‑starter and good time‑management abilities.
• Balance team and individual responsibilities; contribute to building a positive team spirit.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Exceptional organizational skills; ability to multi‑task and adapt to change.
• Ability to read and write for proofreading and editing purposes.
• High‑level proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Proficiency in internet research activities.
• Familiarity with case and document management software.
• Good understanding of policies and procedures of law.
• Ability to transcribe correspondence and reports, legal documents.
• Ability to operate computer, scanner, photocopier, and telephone.
• Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Normal office working conditions. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.

Salary: $45,000 – $70,000 annually.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTE:

This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the Firm.