Personal Injury Paralegal

Brandon J. Broderick, Attorney At Law; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

PTO

Holiday schedule

Summer Fridays

401k with matching

Job summary

Brandon J Broderick is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys from pre-litigation through trial, including drafting documents, managing deadlines, and coordinating depositions.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in Personal Injury, proficiency with Litify and eCourts, excellent communication, and strict attention to detail in a fast-paced Connecticut practice.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Personal Injury.
• Proficiency in legal software and legal databases (Litify, eCourts, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in all aspects of litigation from filing of complaint through trial and post-trial.
• Draft, prepare, and file legal documents, including Complaints, answers, and motions; discovery requests and responses; subpoenas and deposition notices.
• Manage and track litigation deadlines in accordance with Connecticut court rules.
• Coordinate and schedule depositions, IMEs, and court appearances.
• Review, analyze, and summarize medical records, expert reports, and discovery materials.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and expert witnesses.
• Assist with trial preparation: exhibit prep, trial binders, witness coordination.
• Maintain case files within Litify; e-file documents in CT state and federal courts.

Skills

Personal Injury experience

Legal software proficiency

Communication skills

Time management

Detail-oriented

Education

Paralegal certification preferred

Tools

Litify

eCourts

Job description

We are seeing an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal who has a wealth of knowledge and experience in all phases of case workups including pre-litigation and litigation. Successful candidates will be proficient in legal software, have excellent communication skills and have a knack for time management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support attorneys in all aspects of litigation from filing of complaint through trial and post-trial
• Draft, prepare, and file legal documents, including:
  • Complaints, answers, and motions
  • Discovery requests and responses (interrogatories, requests for production, etc.)
  • Subpoenas and deposition notices
• Manage and track litigation deadlines in accordance with Connecticut court rules
• Coordinate and schedule depositions, independent medical examinations (IMEs), and court appearances
• Review, analyze, and summarize medical records, expert reports, and discovery materials
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and expert witnesses
• Assist with trial preparation, including:
  • Exhibit preparation and organization
  • Trial binders and materials
  • Witness coordination
• Maintain accurate and organized case files within Litify
• E-file documents in Connecticut state and federal courts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Personal Injury
• Proficiency in legal software and legal databases (Litify, eCourts, etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to ethical standards.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and technologies.
• Relevant understanding of legal research methodologies.
• Relevant certifications or licenses related to paralegal studies preferred.

Compensation Range:

$75,000 - $85,000 USD

Compensation:

The compensation for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to; prior relevant experience, business needs and market factors. Additionally, salary wages are only part of the total compensation package.

Benefits: (Eligible full-time employees and part-time employees who work over 30 hours a week)

• Medical Insurance including Dental and Vision
• Paid Time off- Vacation and Sick time
• Robust Holiday Schedule
• Summer Fridays (Early closures Memorial Day- Labor Day)
• 401k Plans + matching for qualifying employees

Equal Opportunity Statement

Brandon J Broderick provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

E-Verify

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No 3rd party recruitment firms.

This position requires in-office attendance 5 days a week in the Milford, CT office.

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