Contract Paralegal – Legal Services, Hartford

A.R. Mazzotta; Hartford (CT); Vor Ort; USD 27.000 - 39.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

MyCTSavings Retirement Savings Plan

AAA Membership

Zusammenfassung

A State of Connecticut office in Hartford is seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal to support its Legal Services team with case management, legal documentation, research-related projects, and daily administrative operations.

The ideal candidate has experience with legal files, strong written communication skills, and the ability to stay organized while managing competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM; 40 hours per week.

Qualifikationen

• Paralegal education or relevant experience supporting a legal department, law office, or similar professional environment.
• Strong written communication and professional correspondence skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to track multiple requests and assignments accurately.
• Sound judgment in prioritizing work and adjusting to shifting deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn internal databases and tracking systems.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.

Aufgaben

• Review and enter matters into the appropriate system, including cases requiring additional processing.
• Prepare subpoenas or gather the information needed for their preparation.
• Coordinate and schedule hearings for adjudication cases.
• Assist with data access initiatives and other legal projects.
• Maintain accurate case records, logs, and status updates to monitor requests and project progress.
• Communicate in writing with courts, private attorneys, and internal departments regarding legal matters.
• Collaborate with the Legal Services team and business units to gather information, address requests, and support timely resolution.
• Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support to the legal department.
• Organize and prioritize assignments while adapting to changing deadlines and workload demands.

Kenntnisse

Strong written communication

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to track multiple requests

Sound judgment

MS Office proficiency

Legal documentation experience

Ausbildung

Paralegal education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

A State of Connecticut office in Hartford is seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal to support its Legal Services team with case management, legal documentation, research-related projects, and daily administrative operations.

The ideal candidate has experience with legal files, strong written communication skills, and the ability to stay organized while managing competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM; 40 hours per week.