Litigation Paralegal

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

Job summary

Jobot, a Branford, CT-based law firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support a team of attorneys across civil litigation and related matters.

The role handles case development, document production, discovery, deposition prep, and court filings, with an emphasis on ownership of day-to-day caseload. 5+ years of paralegal experience and strong organizational and communication skills are required; on-site position with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of law firm/paralegal experience preferred.
• Strong civil litigation experience; diverse practice areas welcome.
• Excellent organizational, writing, and client-service skills.
• Ability to prioritize deadlines and manage multiple cases.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys throughout the full litigation lifecycle from case development to settlement or trial.
• Independently organize and maintain an active caseload across multiple attorneys.
• Draft, prepare, proofread, and organize pleadings, subpoenas, discovery materials, and other documents.
• Coordinate written discovery, document production, and collection of case-related records.
• Obtain and organize medical, employment, and other records.
• Assist with deposition preparation, exhibits, and witness coordination.
• Prepare cases for hearings, mediations, depositions, and trial.
• Handle and coordinate state and federal court filings.
• Maintain litigation calendars and critical deadlines.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, experts, and others.
• Work closely with multiple attorneys to identify deadlines and needs.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Civil litigation

Legal document drafting

Case management

Job description

Litigation Paralegal

$60000 - $75000 per year | Branford, CT | On-site | Permanent

Join an established Branford law firm in a hands-on litigation paralegal role supporting experienced attorneys across civil litigation, personal injury, employment, business disputes, and other diverse matters.

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

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

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.