Litigation Paralegal — Flexible Schedule, Growth

THE DORMAN LAW FIRM LLC; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Careers Advancement Opportunities

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Job summary

The Dorman Law Firm LLC in Connecticut seeks a highly motivated Litigation Paralegal to support drafting and editing legal documents, discovery, and court filings. You will also handle administrative tasks and assist in all litigation processes with a detail‑oriented approach.

Responsibilities include pre‑claim research, pleadings, calendar management, and client communication, plus organizing case files and exhibits. Proficiency with CLIO/PC Law is a plus.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Litigation Paralegal or similar role.
• Paralegal or BA/BS degree or certification.
• Familiarity with legal procedures, terminology, and the court system.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail.
• Highly organized with document management experience.
• Excellent research skills.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and case management software.
• Knowledge of calculating financial affidavits, child support, and alimony

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre‑claim investigation, legal research, and initial case assessments.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and appellate documents, and file them with the court.
• Ensure that case‑related documents are well organized and available for review.
• Provide administrative duties, including calendar hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, and managing logistics.
• Communicate with clients.
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes.
• Maintain and update documentation.
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices.
• Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests by obtaining information from clients or third parties.
• Gather information from banks, insurance companies, medical records, and other sources.
• Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties.
• Help with voir dire, jury selection, and witnesses preparation.
• Provide assistance with case settlements by compiling and calculating medical bills and costs

Skills

Litigation paralegal

Legal research

Document management

Microsoft Office

Case management software

Communication

Attention to detail

multitask

Education

BA/BS in Paralegal studies

Paralegal certification

Tools

Clio

PC Law

Family Law Software

QuickBooks

Job description

The Dorman Law Firm LLC in Connecticut seeks a highly motivated Litigation Paralegal to support drafting and editing legal documents, discovery, and court filings. You will also handle administrative tasks and assist in all litigation processes with a detail‑oriented approach.

Responsibilities include pre‑claim research, pleadings, calendar management, and client communication, plus organizing case files and exhibits. Proficiency with CLIO/PC Law is a plus.