Paralegal

RIM Recruitment Professionals; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

RIM Recruitment Professionals' client in Western CT is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to join a busy team on-site. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of paralegal experience in personal injury litigation and will support attorneys with case management, discovery, and trial preparation.

Responsibilities include drafting documents, coordinating subpoenas, managing deadlines, performing research, and maintaining organized files.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of paralegal experience required.
• Personal injury litigation experience required.
• Experience with legal case management software preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook; Teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and draft legal documents, pleadings, and other case-related materials.
• Assist attorneys with personal injury litigation, including case management, discovery, and trial preparation.
• Coordinate service and delivery of subpoenas and other legal documents.
• Manage daily case activity and deadlines.
• Conduct legal and factual research to support case preparation and proceedings.
• Maintain accurate, organized case files and documentation.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, medical providers, insurance companies, and other parties as needed.
• Utilize legal case management software to maintain and update case information.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Personal injury litigation

Law firm experience

Litify

Case management software

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Litigation software

Job description

Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal Location: Western CT Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site Salary: $60, 000–$70, 000 per year, based on experience

Our client, a well-established law firm in Western CT area, is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to join their team. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of personal injury litigation experience, with additional experience strongly preferred. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional who enjoys working closely with attorneys and taking ownership of case-related responsibilities.

The Position:

The Paralegal will provide direct support, assisting with case management, litigation preparation, client communication, legal documentation, and daily case activity.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and draft legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and other case-related materials.
• Assist attorneys with personal injury litigation, including case management, discovery, and trial preparation.
• Coordinate service and delivery of subpoenas and other legal documents.
• Manage daily case activity and ensure important deadlines and follow-ups are completed.
• Conduct legal and factual research to support case preparation and proceedings.
• Maintain accurate, organized case files and documentation.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, medical providers, insurance companies, and other parties as needed.
• Assist attorneys with case preparation and general litigation support.
• Utilize legal case management software to maintain and update case information.

About You:

• 2+ years of paralegal experience required
• Personal injury litigation experience required
• Additional personal injury/litigation experience strongly preferred
• Law firm experience preferred
• Strong understanding of legal procedures and document preparation
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook
• Experience with Microsoft Teams
• Experience with legal case management software
• Litify experience is a plus;training can be provided

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required
Paralegal Certificate, Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies, or related education preferred

Schedule:

This is a full-time, on-site position. The typical schedule is: Monday–Thursday: 8: 00 AM–5: 00 PM Friday: 8: 00 AM–4: 00 PM This position requires working on-site five days per week.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off