Litigation Paralegal

LeoForce; Branford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Leoforce in Branford, CT is seeking a mid-level Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys across the full litigation lifecycle, from case development to trial. The role requires strong organizational, writing, and client-service skills, with preference for 5+ years of law firm/paralegal experience and civil litigation expertise.

The position offers a competitive salary range and a dynamic, collaborative environment in a well-established Connecticut firm located near Branford’s Town Green.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of law firm/paralegal experience preferred.
• Strong civil litigation experience required; direct experience in every practice area is not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys throughout the full litigation lifecycle, from initial case development through settlement or trial.
• Independently organize and maintain an active caseload across multiple attorneys and practice areas.
• Draft, prepare, proofread, and organize pleadings, correspondence, subpoenas, discovery materials, and other legal documents.
• Coordinate written discovery, document production, and collection of case-related records.
• Obtain and organize medical records, employment records, business documents, and other evidence.
• Assist with deposition preparation, including exhibits, document organization, and witness coordination.
• Prepare cases for hearings, mediations, depositions, and trial.
• Handle and coordinate state and federal court filings.
• Maintain litigation calendars, court dates, discovery deadlines, and other critical case deadlines.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, courts, experts, medical providers, and other outside parties.
• Work closely with multiple attorneys while independently identifying upcoming deadlines and case needs.

Job description

Litigation Paralegal

Branford, CT, US

6968090

3 days ago

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $60,000 - $75,000 per year

Job Details

• Support attorneys throughout the full litigation lifecycle, from initial case development through settlement or trial
• Independently organize and maintain an active caseload across multiple attorneys and practice areas
• Draft, prepare, proofread, and organize pleadings, correspondence, subpoenas, discovery materials, and other legal documents
• Coordinate written discovery, document production, and collection of case-related records
• Obtain and organize medical records, employment records, business documents, and other evidence
• Assist with deposition preparation, including exhibits, document organization, and witness coordination
• Prepare cases for hearings, mediations, depositions, and trial
• Handle and coordinate state and federal court filings
• Maintain litigation calendars, court dates, discovery deadlines, and other critical case deadlines
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, courts, experts, medical providers, and other outside parties
• Work closely with multiple attorneys while independently identifying upcoming deadlines and case needs
• 5+ years of law firm/paralegal experience preferred
• Strong civil litigation experience required; direct experience in every practice area is not necessary
• Personal injury, employment, commercial litigation, workers’ compensation, or general litigation experience is a plus
• Strong organizational, writing, communication, and client-service skills
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and comfortably move between different types of cases

A bit about us

We are an established Connecticut law firm that has served individuals, families, and businesses since 1989. Based in Branford, our attorneys practice throughout Connecticut and handle a broad mix of litigation and transactional matters. The firm intentionally maintains a collaborative, small-firm environment where attorneys with different backgrounds work together on client matters. Our litigation practice includes general civil litigation, personal injury and negligence, commercial and contract disputes, workers’ compensation, employment matters, and other contested matters. We are seeking an experienced paralegal who is comfortable working across practice areas, supporting multiple attorneys, and taking ownership of the day-to-day organization and progression of cases.

Why join us?

• Established Connecticut firm with 35+ years of history
• Diverse practice offering exposure beyond a single area of law
• Work directly with experienced attorneys handling both state and federal matters
• Small-firm environment with a collaborative approach to client matters
• Opportunity to take meaningful ownership of cases and litigation support
• Variety of work across civil litigation, personal injury, commercial disputes, employment, workers’ compensation, and related matters
• Firm emphasizes long‑term client relationships and a family‑first culture
• Convenient Branford location near the Town Green

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