Litigation Paralegal

Shipman’s value lies in our commitment -- to our clients, to the profession and to the community. We have one goal: to help our clients achieve their goals. How we accomplish it is simple: we devote our considerable experience and depth of knowledge to understand each client’s unique needs, business and industry, and then we develop solutions to meet those needs. With more than 140 lawyers in offices throughout Connecticut and New York, we serve the needs of local, regional, national and international clients. Our clients include public and private companies, institutions, government entities, non-profit organizations and individuals.

Shipman & Goodwin is seeking a full-time Litigation paralegal, to be based in and working from our Stamford, CT office. The ideal candidate will be growth-focused and able to work both collaboratively and independently with multiple attorneys and other legal staff on the team.

Specific responsibilities and duties include:

• Assist in preparing routine pleadings, motions, and discovery requests and responses
• File and serve exhibits, motions, briefs, and other legal documents with the court and other counsel
• Contact vendors and others to schedule and coordinate meetings and depositions
• Collaborate with various individuals within and outside the firm’s Litigation Department regarding workflow and other issues
• Assist with trial and hearing preparation, including creating trial notebooks, maintaining and tracking exhibits, and coordinating witness schedules
• Organize and manage case files with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring all documents and materials are properly filed and maintained
• Engage with clients to gather information, provide updates, and ensure they have a clear understanding of the status of their matters
• Utilize legal software such as iManage for document management
• Develop and maintain records regarding billable hours spent on specific matters
• Perform other similar or related duties, not specifically included within this position description, but which are consistent with the general level of the responsibilities described

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years Litigation Paralegal experience required; experience with both Connecticut and New York practice strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree and/or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program are preferred
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and client service skills
• Knowledge of, and experience with, preparation and filing of motions, discovery, pleadings, court rules, practices and procedures
• Familiarity with E-filing procedures in state and federal courts, particularly in Connecticut and New York
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related software
• Perform in a high-level, fast paced environment with minimal supervision
• Strong work ethic and self-driven attitude, with a willingness to take initiative and be hands-on

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Stamford, CT 06901 (Required)