Legal Staff Paralegal in New Haven, CT

Law Firm

New Haven, CT

Legal Staff Paralegal in New Haven, CT

Legal Staff

Min 3 yrs required

No

Bankruptcy Paralegal

Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Litigation/Bankruptcy Paralegal or Legal Assistant to join our growing team. In this role, you will support attorneys through all stages of commercial litigation and bankruptcy matters including case management, discovery, and hearing/trial preparation. We will consider either an experienced paralegal or, for a legal assistant role, a recent college graduate with an interest in the law and exceptional organizational skills.

Job Responsibilities

- Assist with case and calendar management in numerous federal and bankruptcy court matters
- Federal/bankruptcy court e-filing and monitoring court dockets in multiple matters to ensure proper calendaring, service, etc.
- Prepare basic pleadings, subpoenas, discovery requests/responses, certificates of service, etc.
- Manage large volumes of documents and information both locally and utilizing eDiscovery platforms
- Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including compiling exhibits, organizing case files, and creating hearing/trial notebooks

Education and Experience Information

- Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate
- Strong organizational, writing, and analytical skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines

Preferred:

- 3+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal working primarily in federal/bankruptcy court matters
- Working understanding of federal court litigation and/or commercial bankruptcy (chapter 11) matters
- Proficient in legal case management/eDiscovery platforms (., Relativity, Concordance, CaseMap)
- Familiarity with federal and bankruptcy court e-filing procedures (ECF/PACER)

About Us

We are a dynamic and well-established Connecticut law firm known for delivering exceptional legal services to a broad range of commercial clients. We pride ourselves on a collaborative work environment and our commitment to professional growth and development.

Why Join Us

- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for advancement and professional development
- Supportive team-oriented environment

Salary Information

Pay: - per hour

Benefits

- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance

Schedule

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

If you are passionate about helping clients navigate the complexities of bankruptcy law and possess the necessary qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.