Senior Pre-Litigation Paralegal - Plaintiff's Personal Injury

Location: New Haven, CT

**Training to be completed in the West Hartford, CT location**

Are you a detail-driven legal professional with a passion for helping others? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your work truly makes a difference? If so, Goff Law Group wants YOU on our team!

We’re a growing, client-focused personal injury law firm in Connecticut, and we’re seeking a highly skilled Senior Pre-Litigation Paralegal to join our dynamic legal team. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with a deep understanding of personal injury law and a passion for mentoring others. You will manage a caseload of complex, high-value cases during the pre-litigation phase, ensuring thorough preparation for resolution or litigation. This position offers the opportunity to lead, innovate, and make a meaningful impact on both client outcomes and team development.

What You’ll Do:

• Take charge of a high-volume, complex caseload and guide clients from intake through settlement
• Be the first point of contact—conduct client intakes and build strong, supportive relationships
• Collect and analyze medical records, police reports, and other key documents
• Support attorneys by ensuring that case files are strategically organized, dependent on the complexity of the case
• Draft demand packages and settlement documents
• Coordinate medical treatment and track client progress
• Collaborate with attorneys on case strategy and preparation
• Keep case files organized and up-to-date using our cutting-edge case management system
• Train and support junior paralegals.
• Recommend workflow and documentation improvements.
• Prepare cases for litigation handoff to ensure for a seamless transition.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Advanced knowledge of personal injury law and pre-litigation procedures
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• High emotional intelligence and client service orientation
• Proficiency in FileVine, Vinesign, and other legal tech platforms
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Bonus Points For:

• Associate’s degree or Paralegal Certificate (Bachelor’s preferred)
• 5 years of pre-litigation experience in personal injury law
• Prior experience mentoring or training legal staff
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills
• Mastery in legal software (FileVine, Clio, Needles, or similar)

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on your experience and skill ($75,000.00 - $100,000.00/year)
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities
• A supportive, collaborative team that celebrates wins—big and small

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Ready to take your paralegal career to the next level? Apply now and be part of a firm that’s making a difference—one case at a time.

Pre-Employment Screening

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe, secure, and professional workplace, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and a pre-employment drug screening. These screenings are conducted in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and are designed to ensure the integrity and safety of our team and clients.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable laws regarding non-discrimination and fair hiring practices.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Personal injury law: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $100,000