Legal Staff Paralegal in Farmington, CT

In-House

Farmington, CT

Legal Staff Paralegal in Farmington, CT

Legal Staff

Min 5 yrs required

No

Job Title

Paralegal/Sr. Paralegal

Job Responsibilities

- Provide litigation support to a team of attorneys, with a focus on discovery and discovery-related motions, briefs, memoranda, and other pleadings.
- Create, update, and prepare various legal documents including correspondence, pleadings, briefs, motions, memoranda, summaries, and reports using the company's legal case management software and voice recognition equipment.
- Proofread final work products to ensure high quality and compliance with office standards.
- Analyze adversaries' written discovery responses to determine if follow-up is needed for more specific responses.
- Prepare pre-trial discovery motions as needed based on tasks and file review.
- Retain experts, schedule expert examinations, and provide relevant documentation to experts upon request.
- Prepare authorizations and subpoenas and obtain records as requested by attorneys.
- Submit authorizations to record retrieval vendors and/or medical providers with associated follow-up.
- Request discovery from all relevant entities/adversaries and produce discovery to other parties as requested by the assigned attorney, in accordance with office protocols.
- Propound discovery on other parties as requested by the assigned attorney, in accordance with office protocol.
- Assist with trial support, including pre-trial hearing preparation and/or settlement agreements as needed in applicable jurisdictions.
- Provide other assistance as requested by managing attorney, office administrator, legal operations manager, or other supervisor.

Education and Experience Information

- Minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience in the jurisdiction (CT) required.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- College degree preferred.
- Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved paralegal program preferred.
- CT Worker's Compensation experience required.
- Experience as a hearing representative in the CTWC industry required (voluntary agreements, disability ratings, etc.).
- Conversant with applicable law and rules governing civil procedure.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word.

Salary Information

- Pay Range: USD $60, - USD $95, per year.
- The actual base salary is based on geographic location and is representative of salaries for this role throughout the company's footprint.
- Additional considerations include relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance, and business needs.

Additional Information

The company offers a total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, eligibility for an incentive plan at all levels, and a wide array of benefits. These benefits are designed to help employees and their families stay healthy, achieve financial goals, and balance work and personal life demands. The benefits include comprehensive health care plans, a retirement savings plan with company match, a discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition assistance and reimbursement programs, and paid time off plans. Additional details about the total rewards package will be provided during the recruiting process.

The company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, respecting and valuing every individual’s unique opinions, beliefs, abilities, and perspectives. The company is committed to promoting a welcoming culture that celebrates diverse talent, individual identity, different points of view, and experiences, and empowers employees to contribute new ideas supporting continued and growing success. Building a highly engaged team is a core strategic imperative, enhanced by diversity, equity, and inclusion. Employees and business partners are expected and encouraged to embrace, practice, and monitor attitudes, values, and goals of acceptance; address biases; and foster diversity of viewpoints and opinions.