What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal - Personal Injury position at Ventura Law?
Do you share our core values of trust, teamwork, and compassion?
If so, Ventura Law, an established and growing law firm (founded in 1957), is looking for an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to join our team. Be part of a mission-driven firm where your work has a meaningful impact—on both the legal field and the communities we serve. We are seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented, and proactive litigation paralegal to support our Personal Injury practice in our Danbury, CT office. The ideal personal injury litigation paralegal brings deep experience in litigation, thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, and excels at anticipating needs, following procedures, and identifying solutions before problems arise.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive paralegal support to attorneys on plaintiff personal injury litigation cases.
- Handle case management from intake through trial, including e-filing, file organization, and client contact.
- Maintain regular communication with clients to stay current on treatment status and issues.
- Draft pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and discovery responses in compliance with CT Practice Book.
- Obtain, organize, and review medical records and other relevant documentation.
- Prepare cases for ADR, pre-trial hearings, and trials; attend and assist at required meetings or proceedings.
- Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and court dates with precision.
- Coordinate with medical providers and serve subpoenas.
- Provide mentorship to junior legal staff as needed.
- Perform general administrative support.
What We’re Looking For:
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a personal injury litigation paralegal
- Minimum 3 years of experience handling plaintiff personal injury litigation in Connecticut.
- Strong working knowledge of Connecticut court procedures and discovery compliance.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High attention to detail, strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- Self-starter who can prioritize, multitask, and troubleshoot independently.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
- Experience with NEOS.
- Committed to maintaining trust, teamwork, and compassion in all aspects of your work.
Why Ventura Law?
We are proud to offer:
- A collaborative, supportive team culture with a strong commitment to client service.
- Hybrid remote work flexibility after an initial training period.
- Competitive compensation based on experience.
- Generous benefits package, including:
- Employer-paid health insurance
- Paid time off
- 3% employer-funded 401(k) contributions
- Equal employment opportunity workplace
If you’re ready to grow your legal career in a firm that values integrity, professionalism, and impact—we want to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
Pay: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- litigation paralegal: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $45