Litigation Paralegal - Discovery, Trials & Subpoenas

Morrison-Mahoney-LLP-1; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Health Advocate

Short + Long Term Disability Program

Parental Leave

Military Leave

Life Insurance

401(K)

Flexible Spending Plan

12 Paid Holidays

Vacation, Sick, and Personal PTO

Discounts on tickets, shows, hotels

Identity Theft Protection

Job summary

Morrison Mahoney LLP in Hartford seeks a Litigation Paralegal for General Liability & Professional Liability. You will support attorneys through all phases of litigation, manage case files, handle discovery, draft and track subpoenas, and coordinate court filings in state and federal courts.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of litigation paralegal experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 1-3 years litigation experience as a paralegal or legal secretary.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and PDF software; familiarity with document management systems, like iManage, a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional, reliable, and collaborative demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Follow up on subpoenas and communicate with providers to obtain needed records to support the litigation team.
• Assist with creating PowerPoint presentations
• Conduct legal research and summarize findings for attorney review
• Prepare, serve, and track subpoenas, including monitoring compliance and coordinating document production
• Assist with all phases of discovery, including drafting requests and responses, organizing productions, and managing document review.
• Maintain and monitor litigation calendars, including court dates, discovery deadlines, and internal milestones
• Support motion practice and trial preparation, including preparing exhibits, witness materials, and trial binders
• Communicate with clients, courts, vendors, and outside counsel regarding case status and procedural matters
• Organize and manage electronic document management systems and case databases

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

PDF software

iManage

Job description

Morrison Mahoney LLP in Hartford seeks a Litigation Paralegal for General Liability & Professional Liability. You will support attorneys through all phases of litigation, manage case files, handle discovery, draft and track subpoenas, and coordinate court filings in state and federal courts.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of litigation paralegal experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.