R & W Group
Litigation Paralegal – Hartford, CT
One of our favorite law firm clients is looking for a Litigation Paralegal in Hartford, CT. This role involves performing a variety of paralegal functions to assist attorneys in representing their clients fairly and efficiently, completing casework, documentation, and client interactions.
Base Pay Range $60,000.00/yr – $85,000.00/yr
Responsibilities
Assist attorney in all phases of discovery, including preparing discovery responses and requests (requests for production, interrogatories, and requests for admissions), scheduling depositions, docketing, and fielding client calls.
Finalize and occasionally draft routine notices, affidavits, motions, and summonses.
Compile and, as requested, analyze reports for attorneys (e.g., detailing status of cases).
Organize documents and client databases, including coding, indexing, numbering, and maintaining a history of documents produced and received.
Assist in initial client interviews and case investigations.
Organize files and review documents.
File and retrieve court documents using CM/ECF on PACER.
Create tables of contents and tables of authorities in Word.
Draft pre‑trial data, assist in the preparation of trial notebooks, exhibits, and legal authorities.
Arrange and prepare exhibits, depositions/testimony, copies, etc.
Prepare trial subpoenas and assist in scheduling witnesses.
Conduct legal research on case law using Westlaw and other appropriate libraries and online resources.
Maintain files, including form files, legal memos, and experts’ files.
Provide key office‑management support; serve as point person for maintenance, mailing, shipping, supplies, equipment, bills, and errands.
Complete special projects as requested.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate required.
Three to seven years of paralegal work experience.
Civil litigation experience highly preferred.
Proficient with MS Suite, including Word and Excel.
Experience with eDiscovery platforms such as Relativity preferred.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
Previous experience in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment preferred.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work well within a team.
Compensation: $60,000 – $85,000 plus benefits including health insurance. This is a full‑time position at a senior associate level working in a normal heated and/or air‑conditioned office environment. Overtime may be required; the position may involve additional hours and occasional travel.
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Base Pay Range $60,000.00/yr – $85,000.00/yr
Responsibilities
Assist attorney in all phases of discovery, including preparing discovery responses and requests (requests for production, interrogatories, and requests for admissions), scheduling depositions, docketing, and fielding client calls.
Finalize and occasionally draft routine notices, affidavits, motions, and summonses.
Compile and, as requested, analyze reports for attorneys (e.g., detailing status of cases).
Organize documents and client databases, including coding, indexing, numbering, and maintaining a history of documents produced and received.
Assist in initial client interviews and case investigations.
Organize files and review documents.
File and retrieve court documents using CM/ECF on PACER.
Create tables of contents and tables of authorities in Word.
Draft pre‑trial data, assist in the preparation of trial notebooks, exhibits, and legal authorities.
Arrange and prepare exhibits, depositions/testimony, copies, etc.
Prepare trial subpoenas and assist in scheduling witnesses.
Conduct legal research on case law using Westlaw and other appropriate libraries and online resources.
Maintain files, including form files, legal memos, and experts’ files.
Provide key office‑management support; serve as point person for maintenance, mailing, shipping, supplies, equipment, bills, and errands.
Complete special projects as requested.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate required.
Three to seven years of paralegal work experience.
Civil litigation experience highly preferred.
Proficient with MS Suite, including Word and Excel.
Experience with eDiscovery platforms such as Relativity preferred.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
Previous experience in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment preferred.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work well within a team.
Compensation: $60,000 – $85,000 plus benefits including health insurance. This is a full‑time position at a senior associate level working in a normal heated and/or air‑conditioned office environment. Overtime may be required; the position may involve additional hours and occasional travel.
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