Senior Litigation Paralegal: e-Discovery & Multi‑Matter Support

Plona Partners; Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 47,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Plona Partners is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its Connecticut office immediately. The role focuses on court filings, deadlines, discovery, e-discovery, and supporting multiple attorneys across active matters.

The position starts as temporary with potential to convert into a permanent role. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in substantive litigation, a strong civil/commercial background, and CT/NY experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of substantive litigation paralegal experience.
• Strong complex civil or commercial litigation background.
• Connecticut and New York litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing court calendars, deadlines and filing requirements.
• Hands-on discovery and e-discovery experience.
• Experience preparing pleadings, subpoenas and discovery materials.
• Ability to research and navigate court rules across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys and active matters simultaneously.
• Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
• Experience with insurance coverage, insurance recovery, complex commercial litigation would be relevant.

Responsibilities

• Handle court filings, deadlines, and discovery for active matters.
• Support multiple attorneys across active litigation matters.
• Coordinate e-discovery processes and document management.
• Research court rules across multiple jurisdictions.
• Prepare pleadings, subpoenas, and discovery materials.

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

Complex civil/commercial litigation

Connecticut & NY experience

Court calendars & deadlines

Discovery & e-discovery

Pleadings & subpoenas

Research court rules

Support multiple attorneys

ABA-approved certificate

Bachelor's degree

Education

Bachelor's degree or ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Tools

E-filing systems

Job description

Plona Partners is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its Connecticut office immediately. The role focuses on court filings, deadlines, discovery, e-discovery, and supporting multiple attorneys across active matters.

The position starts as temporary with potential to convert into a permanent role. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in substantive litigation, a strong civil/commercial background, and CT/NY experience preferred.