General Litigation Paralegal

Arch Law Group; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Health savings account

Life insurance

Free parking

Disability insurance

Job summary

Arch Law Group in Middletown, CT is seeking a General/Litigation Paralegal with a solid background in litigation, discovery, and case management to support attorneys through all phases of the process. The ideal candidate will handle intakes, scheduling, document gathering, e-filing, and drafting correspondence and pleadings, with Land Use/Real Estate knowledge a plus.

Experience with LEAP, Clio, Filevine, or MyCase is beneficial, along with LexisNexis research.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years proven work experience as a litigation paralegal.
• Knowledge of public records, including land records, motions, discovery, court rules and procedures.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook and Excel.
• Paralegal associates degree or certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft and e-file pleadings with the court, with certification to parties.
• Research public records, including land records, municipal records, GIS mapping and other governmental records.
• Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics etc.).
• Maintain pleadings, discovery and return of record indexes.
• Prepare notices of deposition and requests for discovery.
• Organize exhibits, records and other documents; aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests.
• Gather relevant information from a variety of sources.
• Liaise between attorneys and internal/external third parties.
• Provide assistance with trial preparations and settlement.
• Navigate legal practice management software such as LEAP, Clio, Filevine, or MyCase.
• Conduct legal research using LexisNexis

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

Strong writing and communication

Organizational skills

Education

Paralegal associate degree or certification

Tools

LEAP

Clio

Filevine

MyCase

LexisNexis

Job description

Busy Middlesex County law firm located in Middletown, CT is seeking a General/Litigation Paralegal. The ideal candidate for this position will have a strong background in litigation and experience with discovery and case management. The successful candidate will be able to provide assistance during all phases of the litigation process including conducting intakes, scheduling, gathering documents, communicating with clients, e-filing, and drafting correspondences and pleadings. Land Use and Real Estate background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft and e-file pleadings with the court, with certification to parties
• Research public records, including land records, municipal records, GIS mapping and other governmental records
• Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics etc.)
• Maintain pleadings, discovery and return of record indexes
• Prepare notices of deposition and requests for discovery
• Organize exhibits, records and other documentsAid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
• Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
• Liaise between attorneys and internal/external third parties
• Provide assistance with trial preparations and settlement
• Navigate legal practice management software such as LEAP, Clio, Filevine, or MyCase
• Conduct legal research using LexisNexis

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years proven work experience as a litigation paralegal
• Applicable knowledge of public records, including land records, motions, discovery, court rules and procedures
• Highly organized with ability to juggle multiple deadlines and manage priorities and workflow in a fast-paced environment
• Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook and Excel
• Paralegal associates degree or other relevant certification is a plus.
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Free parking
• Disability insurance

Full-time paid position with target salary of $45,000 - $65,000 based on experience.