Paralegal III

Charter Communications; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Charter Communications, a Fortune 100 broadband and cable operator, is seeking a seasoned paralegal to join our Employment Law team in Stamford, CT (or at our St. Louis, MO office).

You will support complex litigation, draft documents, and manage case data in a fast-paced environment. Required: paralegal certification or related degree and 5+ years of experience; proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal software; strong research, writing, and communication skills; ability to work

Qualifications

• Paralegal certification or Bachelor's Degree in Paralegal Studies or related field or equivalent experience required.
• 5+ years paralegal or equivalent work experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft and other legal software, including AI tools.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of legal language, research methods, pleadings, and court processes.

Responsibilities

• Actively and consistently supports all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
• Investigate and research matters to factually support cases.
• Conduct fact-gathering interviews with clients and witnesses; draft complex documents.
• Monitor case schedules and filing deadlines.
• Draft notices, orders, discovery requests/responses, and related documents.
• Identify electronic data for eDiscovery and coordinate with the team.
• Review case files and prepare summaries with recommended actions.
• Summarize depositions, interrogatories, and testimonies.
• Maintain and update litigation files and transaction documents.
• Schedule witness interviews and prepare witnesses for hearings when needed.

Skills

Legal software

Microsoft Office

AI tools

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Legal research

Drafting & formatting

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Independence

Confidentiality

Education

Paralegal certification or Bachelor's Degree in Paralegal Studies or related field or equivalent experience

Tools

AI tools

Job description

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

What makes a great day at work? We believe a great day is made by the people on your team and the problems you get to solve together. We're looking for detailed oriented people who love thinking outside the box and thrive in a collaborative setting. As teammates we encourage new ideas, celebrate every win and are excited about having a meaningful impact on our employee's workplace experience.

If you are excited to begin a new career with a leading broadband connectivity company and cable operator that services more than 32 million customers and cares about their 100,000+ team members, then look no further! The successful candidate will work on a dynamic Employment Law team with in-house Attorneys in a fast paced Legal department for a Fortune 100 company.

This position will be located at our corporate office in Stamford CT, or alternatively at our corporate office in St. Louis MO.

How You'll Make an Impact

Major Duties and Responsbilities

• Actively and consistently supports all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience Investigate and research matters to factually support cases
• Conduct fact-gathering interviews with clients and/or witnesses
  Collect, review and draft legal documents of some complexity, correspondence and other materials requiring a strong level of legal terminology and document formatting knowledge
• Monitor case schedules and filing deadlines
• Draft correspondence of some complexity which includes; entity filings, consents, notices, schedules, closing documents hearing and trial materials, pleadings, motions, proposed orders, discovery requests and responses
• Draft legal hold notices, identify custodians, and track acceptance of the legal hold
• Identify electronic data that is relevant to litigation and works with the eDiscovery Team regarding the collection and review of the data
• Review case files for the attorney(s) and prepare a summary including a recommended course of action
• Summarize depositions, interrogatories and testimonies
• Perform statistical analysis and documentary research of some complexity
• Maintain and update transaction and litigation files, including research, pleadings, discovery, and/or contract documents
• Schedule and participate in witness interviews
• May prepare witnesses for small claims court or small arbitration matters
• May execute declarations on behalf of the company in support of legal arguments
• May serve as point of contact for due diligence, litigations or projects
• May attend court or hearings to support attorney(s)
  Perform other duties as requested

Working Conditions

• Office environment

What You'll Bring to Spectrum

Required Qualifications

Education

• Paralegal certification or Bachelor's Degree in Paralegal Studies or related field or equivalent experience required

Experience

• 5+ years paralegal or equivalent work experience

Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft and other legal software, including AI tools.
  Demonstrated organization skills and attention to detail
  Demonstrated understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters
  Legal research and investigative skills
  Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
  Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
  Demonstrated time management skills and proven ability to meet deadlines
  Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills
  Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
  Ability to work independently
  Ability to maintain confidentiality, and exercise discretion and good judgment

Here, our employees don't just have jobs, they're building careers. That's why we offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life.

A qualified applicant's criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

Get to Know Us

Charter Communications provides superior communication and entertainment products for residential and business customers through the Spectrum brand. Our offerings include Spectrum Internet, TV, Mobile and Voice. Beyond our connectivity solutions, we also provide local news, programming and regional sports via Spectrum Networks and multiscreen advertising solutions via Spectrum Reach. When you join our team, you'll be keeping our customers connected to what matters most in 41 states across the U.S. Watch this video to learn more.

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We're committed to growing a workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve - providing opportunities for employment and advancement to all team members. Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans. Learn about Life at Spectrum.