Paralegal - Legal Services

A.R. Mazzotta; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

MyCTSavings Retirement Savings Plan

AAA Membership

Job summary

A State of Connecticut office in Hartford is seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal to support its Legal Services team with case management, legal documentation, research-related projects, and daily administrative operations.

The ideal candidate has experience with legal files, strong written communication skills, and the ability to stay organized while managing competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM; 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Paralegal education or relevant experience supporting a legal department, law office, or similar professional environment.
• Strong written communication and professional correspondence skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to track multiple requests and assignments accurately.
• Sound judgment in prioritizing work and adjusting to shifting deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn internal databases and tracking systems.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.

Responsibilities

• Review and enter matters into the appropriate system, including cases requiring additional processing.
• Prepare subpoenas or gather the information needed for their preparation.
• Coordinate and schedule hearings for adjudication cases.
• Assist with data access initiatives and other legal projects.
• Maintain accurate case records, logs, and status updates to monitor requests and project progress.
• Communicate in writing with courts, private attorneys, and internal departments regarding legal matters.
• Collaborate with the Legal Services team and business units to gather information, address requests, and support timely resolution.
• Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support to the legal department.
• Organize and prioritize assignments while adapting to changing deadlines and workload demands.

Skills

Strong written communication

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to track multiple requests

Sound judgment

MS Office proficiency

Legal documentation experience

Education

Paralegal education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Paralegal – Legal Services Location: State of Connecticut Office – Hartford areaSchedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PMPosition Type: Full-Time ContractPay: $23.80 per hour

Position Overview

A State of Connecticut office is seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal to support its Legal Services team with case management, legal documentation, research-related projects, and daily administrative operations. This role involves coordinating with attorneys and internal departments, maintaining accurate records, and tracking a high volume of legal requests and matters.The ideal candidate has experience working with legal files, strong written communication skills, and the ability to stay organized while managing competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and enter matters into the appropriate system, including cases requiring additional processing.
• Prepare subpoenas or gather the information needed for their preparation.
• Coordinate and schedule hearings for adjudication cases.
• Assist with data access initiatives and other legal projects.
• Maintain accurate case records, logs, and status updates to monitor requests and project progress.
• Communicate in writing with courts, private attorneys, and internal departments regarding legal matters.
• Collaborate with the Legal Services team and business units to gather information, address requests, and support timely resolution.
• Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support to the legal department.
• Organize and prioritize assignments while adapting to changing deadlines and workload demands.

Qualifications

• Paralegal education or relevant experience supporting a legal department, law office, or similar professional environment.
• Familiarity with legal documentation, case files, litigation support, or legal case management processes.
• Strong written communication and professional correspondence skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to track multiple requests and assignments accurately.
• Sound judgment in prioritizing work and adjusting to shifting deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn internal databases and tracking systems.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.

Schedule & Assignment Details

Full-time Contract, 40 hours per week. Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM.

Benefits:

• We offer benefits to employees on qualifying long-term assignments: Health, Dental, Vision insurance, Paid Time Off, MyCTSavings Retirement Savings Plan, AAA Membership.

A.R. Mazzotta is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of A.R. Mazzotta to employ, recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, age, marital status, present or past history of mental disability, intellectual disability, learning disability, or physical disability, religion, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. #E1