Litigation Paralegal

THE DORMAN LAW FIRM LLC

Litigation Paralegal

Hartford, CT
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Benefits/Perks

    Careers Advancement Opportunities

    Flexible Scheduling

    Competitive Compensation

    Job Summary

    We are seeking a highly motivated Litigation Paralegal to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for drafting and editing legal documents, spreadsheets, reports, background information from clients and third parties to complete applications or documents to be submitted to court or to an administrative agency. Additionally, this position also entails administrative tasks such as answering telephones, sending faxes or emails, filing documents and conduct interviews for new hire. You will be responsible for assisting in all Litigation Process and candidate should be hardworking and detail-oriented.

    Responsibilities

    Conduct pre-claim investigation, legal research, and initial case assessments

    Draft pleadings, motions, and appellate documents, and files them with the court

    Ensure that case-related documents are well organized and available for review

    Provide administrative duties, which includes calendar hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, and managing logistics

    Communicate with clients

    Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes

    Maintain and update documentation

    Organizes exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices

    Aids attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests by obtaining information from clients to respond to interrogatories and requests for discovery or by obtaining information from third parties.

    Gathers relevant information from a variety of sources such as banks, insurance companies, medical records, past employers, retirement plan providers, courts, probation officers, government agencies, and other entities.

    Liaises between trial teams and internal and/or external third parties.

    Helps with voir dire, jury selection , and witnesses preparation by drafting voir dire questions, and developing jury profiles at the attorney's direction.

    Provides assistance with case settlements by compiling and calculating medical bills, court cost fees, and other expenses associated with case settlement in litigation or mediation proceedings

    Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Previous experience as a Litigation Paralegal or similar role is preferred

    Paralegal or legal certification or BA/BS Degree as a Paralegal is preferred

    Familiarity with legal procedures, terminology, and the court system

    Strong verbal and written communication skills along with attention to detail. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

    Highly organized with document management experience

    Excellent research skills

    Comfortable Microsoft Office and case management software

    Ability to multitask and work well under pressure

    Knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, QuickBooks, CLIO, PC Law, Family Law Software to calculate financial affidavits, child support, and alimony calculation

    Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

    Extensive computer and database expertise

    Litigation documentation