Litigation Paralegal

Description

We are currently looking to fill a direct hire role at our client, an established and highly respected law firm that represents individuals and families who have been harmed by powerful institutions through negligence, medical malpractice, and other wrongful acts. The firm is dedicated to helping those who have suffered serious injuries or losses, building a strong reputation for delivering unparalleled legal representation and compassionate, responsive client service.

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Paralegal to support two associates in a fast-paced litigation practice focused on personal injury, medical malpractice, mass tort, and other complex matters. This includes cases involving multiple jurisdictions and varying procedural requirements, including matters governed by Connecticut and California-specific rules. This role involves managing cases from intake through resolution, with a focus on organization, document management, and litigation support. The ideal candidate is highly organized, able to manage deadlines, and comfortable working on complex cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support to attorneys through all phases of litigation.
• Draft, format, and assist with pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents and research.
• Manage case files, track deadlines, and ensure timely filings.
• Coordinate and review discovery, including document productions and responses.
• Organize, review, and summarize medical records and case documents.
• Assist with depositions, expert coordination, and case preparation.
• Communicate proactively with clients, experts, medical providers, insurance carriers, and third parties.
• Conduct legal, factual, and investigative research and writing.
• Support matters involving multiple jurisdictions by coordinating applicable filings, deadlines, and procedural requirements.
• Research applicable local, state and federal rules of procedure, including the CT Practice Book, California Rules of Court, and California Code of Civil Procedure.
• Support trial preparation and assist with settlement and mediation tasks.
• Demonstrate strong client-focused, trauma-informed service and commitment to the firm’s mission.
• Manage multiple priorities and handle a variety of tasks throughout the day.
  
  

Qualifications

• 4 years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in personal injury or medical malpractice.
• Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures and deadlines.
• Experience handling medical records and document-intensive cases.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook), with strong typing skills.
• Familiarity with court rules, litigation systems, and trial preparation.
• Proficiency with case management and document management systems; ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Experience supporting matters involving multiple jurisdictions and varying procedural requirements is preferred.
  
  

Benefits

We offer eligible employees competitive pay and access to a range of benefits and support programs based on assignment type, schedule, length of employment, and eligibility requirements, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, short-term disability, 401(k), employee assistance, childcare assistance, discounts, paid holidays, and longevity bonuses. Depending on the benefit, cost may be paid by the Company, the employee, or shared between both.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.

#Norwalk

Pay:$80,000.00 - $85,000.00