Paralegal

CAROLINA LEGAL ASSOCIATES; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CAROLINA LEGAL ASSOCIATES in Hartford seeks an experienced paralegal to support attorneys pursuing negligence and corporate wrongdoing cases. The role combines substantive research, discovery, and administrative tasks to advance matters and protect clients.

You will manage deadlines, assist with depositions, draft routine filings, and organize large case files. The ideal candidate has a paralegal credential or ABA certificate and at least two years in civil litigation, with strong MS Office and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate required.
• At least two years of professional paralegal experience.
• Experience in civil litigation, plaintiffs’ personal injury, or class actions preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office and eDiscovery platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication; organized under deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage deadlines using federal/state rules and calendars.
• Assist attorneys with discovery, depositions, and document management.
• Draft routine notices, affidavits, motions, and summonses.
• File and retrieve court documents via CM/ECF and state e-filing.
• Prepare trial notebooks, exhibits, authorities, and TOCs/TOAs in Word.
• Support client interviews and case intake.
• Handle office operations, time entries, and expense reports.

Skills

Deadline management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate

Tools

MS Office Suite

Relativity

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Paralegal to join a dynamic, mission-driven legal team in the Hartford area. In this role, you will provide critical substantive and administrative support to attorneys pursuing justice for individuals and institutions harmed by negligence and corporate wrongdoing. This is an impactful opportunity where your expertise will directly contribute to the case's success and the firm's national reputation.

What You’ll Do:

• Calculate, track, and maintain all case deadlines utilizing applicable federal and state rules, scheduling orders, and internal calendaring systems.


• Assist attorneys with the discovery process, including gathering client documents, scheduling depositions, fielding client inquiries, and maintaining frequent communication with defense and co-counsel.


• Finalize and occasionally draft routine notices, affidavits, motions, and summonses. Organize large-scale client databases, including coding, indexing, and numbering document productions.


• File and retrieve court documents accurately using CM/ECF on PACER as well as applicable Connecticut state e-filing systems.


• Draft pre-trial data, prepare trial notebooks, compile exhibits, arrange legal authorities, and create Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities in MS Word.


• Prepare trial subpoenas, assist in scheduling witnesses, and maintain expert witness files and legal memoranda.


• Assist in conducting initial client interviews and gathering data for new case investigations.


• Provide key office management support (supplies, mail, vendor bills). Enter and reconcile daily time entries and expense reports for assigned attorneys.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree and/or an ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate required.


• Minimum of two years of professional paralegal experience, with a preference for civil litigation, plaintiffs' personal injury, or class action experience.


• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Co-Pilot). Experience using eDiscovery platforms, such as Relativity, is preferred.


• Proven ability to thrive, multi-task, and stay highly organized within a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.


• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to work seamlessly within a team-oriented culture.